Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Summary:

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School is a public middle school in Harrington, Delaware, serving 965 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lake Forest School District, which is ranked 13 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and lower rankings compared to nearby schools. The school's diverse student population, with 57.82% White, 23.32% African American, and 8.81% Hispanic students, is a concern, as the school ranks particularly low for Hispanic and African American students. Compared to schools like Mariner Middle School, which is part of the higher-performing Cape Henlopen School District, Chipman (W.T.) Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects.

Additionally, Chipman (W.T.) Middle School's spending per student ($10,942 in 2018-2019) is lower than some nearby schools, such as Dover Air Force Base Middle School ($26,336 in 2018-2019) and Mariner Middle School ($14,284 in 2018-2019), which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Chipman (W.T.) Middle School also has a higher student-teacher ratio (18.5 in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools, which may impact the school's ability to provide personalized attention to students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 101 West Center Street
       Harrington, DE  19952


(302) 398-8197

District: Lake Forest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,942 Help


Students who attend Chipman (W.T.) Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lake Forest High School

Feeder schools for Chipman (W.T.) Middle School:

Elementary:    Lake Forest Central Elementary School
    Lake Forest East Elementary School
    Lake Forest North Elementary School
    Lake Forest South Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  965

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.8%
African American:
23.3%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chipman (W.T.) Middle School ranks worse than 63% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), African American (23.3%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Chipman (W.T.) Middle School employs 52 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School is $10,942.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chipman (W.T.) Middle School 34th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Chipman (W.T.) Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lake Forest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Forest School District 13th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 67.73 15th 38 60.5%
2012 66.71 15th 38 60.5%
2013 74.17 10th 37 73.0%
2014 66.68 7th 17 58.8%
2015 58.26 21st 49 57.1%
2016 57.74 15th 35 57.1%
2017 51.35 17th 35 51.4%
2018 59.79 14th 35 60.0%
2019 53.16 26th 52 50.0%
2021 46.29 23rd 47 51.1%
2022 39.05 29th 51 43.1%
2023 35.70 32nd 53 39.6%
2024 36.53 34th 54 37.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.00 6th 8 25.0%
2022 53.16 2nd 4 50.0%
2023 28.43 4th 4 0.0%
2024 26.79 6th 7 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.57 12th 41 70.7%
2021 43.88 11th 19 42.1%
2022 39.53 20th 38 47.4%
2023 35.07 27th 40 32.5%
2024 38.10 24th 39 38.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.27 26th 49 46.9%
2021 46.97 17th 38 55.3%
2022 39.20 29th 50 42.0%
2023 33.77 34th 50 32.0%
2024 34.01 30th 49 38.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.08 2nd 4 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.04 23rd 49 53.1%
2021 41.06 22nd 38 42.1%
2022 31.67 33rd 50 34.0%
2023 33.62 31st 50 38.0%
2024 32.35 33rd 49 32.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.25 23rd 44 47.7%
2021 12.72 20th 20 0.0%
2022 31.90 26th 41 36.6%
2023 29.14 32nd 43 25.6%
2024 34.17 30th 42 28.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.19 14th 35 60.0%
2022 32.13 29th 37 21.6%
2023 29.89 30th 37 18.9%
2024 43.65 23rd 37 37.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.84 24th 43 44.2%
2021 45.45 19th 41 53.7%
2022 32.82 30th 45 33.3%
2023 27.09 31st 44 29.5%
2024 25.35 33rd 45 26.7%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, January 20, 2012

Open Quote Our son was constantly bullied at WT Chipman, even having his gym clothes thrown in the trash can. Administration does nothing to stop this. We weren't even contacted by the school that his clothes has been thrown away by another student until our son told us and it was verified by a teacher.

Then a major thing happened and our 12 year old son (with Aspergers) asked his homeroom teacher if he could go talk to the principal. He was allowed to go. When he got to the principal's office, he told him of a situation with another student that had bullied and cussed at him. He then went on to tell the principal that he keeps having this reoccurring nightmare where he sees this student dead and then himself dead as well. The principal turned this into him being "homicidal & suicidal". I was not called by the school until almost 10am, after which our son spoke with the principal by 8:30am. The school counselor called and told me the situation. I said I would be right there to come pick him up. As soon as I hung up the phone with her, I got another call. It was a police officer at the school and he informed me that he was taking my son to the hospital. I said, "you are not taking my son anywhere." He said he was, end of story, and that I could meet them there. When I arrived at the hospital, my son was put in hospital scrubs, in a hospital bed, and had his blood and urine taken ALL WITHOUT MY PRESENCE OR CONSENT.

Keep in mind, my son did not make a threat. He did not have weapons. He did not say he was planning a threat. He wasn't even acting erratic or threatening. What's worse is the school knows he is autistic and they have met with my husband & I on other occasions. They know we take care of him. So why the principal decided to take such drastic measures is beyond me. THE SCHOOL VIOLATED HIS 504 PLAN AND AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

From the general hospital visit, I was forced to admit him to a psychiatric hospital where he spent a week as an inpatient and another week as an outpatient. Upon his discharge from there, the same police officer from the school calls to inform me I need to bring HIM in to be ARRESTED because he wants to put a no contact order on him with that other student. From there, we are still in court proceedings because the officer charged him with "terroristic threatening". There was no threat, only the dream that he freely went to the principal to tell. He went to him because he was an authoritative figure he thought he could trust. Rather than helping our son, he punished him. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 391 97 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1989 367 88 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 386 95 3 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 486
1991 384 102 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 424 94 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 428 111 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1994 451 107 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1995 703 182 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 900
1996 703 182 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 900
1997 729 193 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 945
1998 728 207 12 19 0 n/a n/a 0 966
1999 644 176 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 847
2000 679 184 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 885
2001 650 165 10 16 4 n/a n/a 0 845
2002 438 90 6 14 5 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 438 90 6 14 5 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 413 107 6 16 6 n/a n/a 0 548
2005 448 128 8 26 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2006 466 137 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2007 458 157 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2008 466 153 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2009 709 215 14 37 1 n/a n/a 0 976
2010 704 212 16 48 0 n/a n/a 0 980
2011 682 225 11 38 7 1 10 0 974
2012 652 207 6 46 5 3 35 0 954
2013 658 200 5 57 3 3 52 0 978
2014 638 181 6 77 8 1 66 0 977
2015 615 181 6 78 8 0 65 0 953
2016 584 180 8 71 5 0 65 0 913
2017 570 176 6 74 4 0 58 0 888
2018 559 204 6 68 5 0 60 0 902
2019 563 209 10 70 6 0 53 0 911
2020 563 199 8 67 7 0 61 0 905
2021 550 205 9 72 5 0 62 0 903
2022 573 209 9 69 6 0 68 0 934
2023 558 225 13 85 5 0 79 0 965

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 35.1 14.1 27.2
1989 459 33.0 13.9 26.8
1990 486 33.0 14.7 29.2
1991 494 32.0 15.4 28.9
1992 530 33.0 16.0 27.2
1993 553 34.5 16.0 32
1994 572 37.0 15.5 33.7
1995 900 53.5 16.8 33.1
1996 900 53.5 16.8 33.1
1997 945 54.0 17.5 32.5
1998 966 52.5 18.4 30.7
1999 847 50.0 16.9 39.3
2000 885 54.0 16.4 38.9
2001 845 59.0 14.3 34.8
2002 553 36.0 15.4 36
2003 553 36.0 15.4 36
2004 548 36.0 15.2 40.1
2005 612 39.0 15.7 40.5
2006 627 40.0 15.7 41.3
2007 635 41.0 15.5 35.9
2008 646 43.0 15.0 35.3
2009 976 61.0 16.0 46.9
2010 980 63.5 15.4 50.4
2011 974 61.0 15.9 52.1
2012 954 62.0 15.3 55.9
2013 978 61.0 16.0 55.9
2014 977 61.0 16.0 41.8
2015 953 63.0 15.1 39.2
2016 913 54.0 16.9 40.4
2017 888 57.0 15.5 n/a
2018 902 55.0 16.4 n/a
2019 911 56.0 16.2 n/a
2020 905 58.0 15.6 n/a
2021 903 58.0 15.5 n/a
2022 934 56.0 16.6 n/a
2023 965 52.0 18.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 35.1 14.1 27.2
1989 459 33.0 13.9 26.8
1990 486 33.0 14.7 29.2
1991 494 32.0 15.4 28.9
1992 530 33.0 16.0 27.2
1993 553 34.5 16.0 32
1994 572 37.0 15.5 33.7
1995 900 53.5 16.8 33.1
1996 900 53.5 16.8 33.1
1997 945 54.0 17.5 32.5
1998 966 52.5 18.4 30.7
1999 847 50.0 16.9 39.3
2000 885 54.0 16.4 38.9
2001 845 59.0 14.3 34.8
2002 553 36.0 15.4 36
2003 553 36.0 15.4 36
2004 548 36.0 15.2 40.1
2005 612 39.0 15.7 40.5
2006 627 40.0 15.7 41.3
2007 635 41.0 15.5 35.9
2008 646 43.0 15.0 35.3
2009 976 61.0 16.0 46.9
2010 980 63.5 15.4 50.4
2011 974 61.0 15.9 52.1
2012 954 62.0 15.3 55.9
2013 978 61.0 16.0 55.9
2014 977 61.0 16.0 41.8
2015 953 63.0 15.1 39.2
2016 913 54.0 16.9 40.4
2017 888 57.0 15.5 n/a
2018 902 55.0 16.4 n/a
2019 911 56.0 16.2 n/a
2020 905 58.0 15.6 n/a
2021 903 58.0 15.5 n/a
2022 934 56.0 16.6 n/a
2023 965 52.0 18.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $456 (4.2%) $10,483 (95.8%) $10,942

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 32nd of 53 Middle schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chipman (W.T.) Middle School)50.731.7
 19%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest School District)50.731.7
 19%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chipman (W.T.) Middle School)4022.4
 17.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest School District)4022.4
 17.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chipman (W.T.) Middle School)66.638.9
 27.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest School District)66.638.9
 27.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chipman (W.T.) Middle School)52.424.4
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest School District)52.424.4
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chipman (W.T.) Middle School)53.833.9
 19.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest School District)53.833.9
 19.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chipman (W.T.) Middle School)36.823.5
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest School District)36.823.5
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students911965
 5.9%
African American209225
 7.7%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian1013
 30%
Hispanic7085
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White563558
 0.9%
Two or More Races5379
 49.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Students who attend Chipman (W.T.) Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Forest High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 965 students attended Chipman (W.T.) Middle School.

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School ranks 34th of 54 Delaware middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Chipman (W.T.) Middle School are 58% White, 23% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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