Summary:
Chatham Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Chatham, New Jersey, part of the School District of the Chathams, which is ranked 48 out of 613 school districts in the state. With 877 students, Chatham Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in New Jersey, currently at 142 out of 743.
Chatham Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.7% of 6th graders, 75.3% of 7th graders, and 67.8% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's performance was also impressive, with 62.2% of 6th graders, 68.7% of 7th graders, and 11.5% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 36.2%, 37.5%, and 19.4%.
Chatham Middle School's strong academic performance extends across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for its female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and special education students. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a well-resourced and engaged student population. While the school's science proficiency rates lag behind its other subject areas, its overall academic excellence and positive school climate make it a standout institution in the region, outperforming nearby schools such as Washington School, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School, and Deerfield Elementary School.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
School District of the Chathams
SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,721
Students who attend Chatham Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Chatham Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.3
Number of students: 842
Racial breakdown:
White:
70.5%
Asian:
14.5%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Two or more races:
6.5%
African American:
1.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.3%
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