Summary:
Chatham Central School District has a single middle school, Chatham Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance is mixed, with some areas of strength but also academic challenges compared to state averages.
Chatham Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance on Regents exams, achieving 100% proficiency rates in Earth Science and Algebra I. Additionally, the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 53.85% exceeds both the district and state averages. However, the school's overall academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as measured by state assessments, is below state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years, suggesting its performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in New York.
Chatham Middle School faces some socioeconomic challenges, with 43.55% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 5.9 could be a strength, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. The district may want to investigate the factors contributing to the school's academic performance and explore ways to address the socioeconomic needs of its student population.
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