Summary:
The Lake Forest School District in Delaware has only one middle school, Chipman (W.T.) Middle School, which serves 965 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with 57.82% White, 23.32% African American, 8.81% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented. However, Chipman Middle School has faced academic challenges, with proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments and DeSSA tests consistently below the state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
The school's ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 29th out of 51 schools in 2021-2022 to 32nd out of 53 schools in 2022-2023, and now 34th out of 54 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.9%, which can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement.
Overall, the data indicates that Chipman (W.T.) Middle School in the Lake Forest School District faces several challenges in terms of academic performance, school ranking, and student engagement. The school district and the community may need to work together to identify and implement strategies to improve the school's outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all students.
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