Charles F Patton Middle School

Summary:

Charles F Patton Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, serving 915 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Kennett Consolidated School District, which is ranked 10th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charles F Patton Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 24th out of 893 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Its diverse student population includes a higher percentage of Asian students (18.14%) compared to the state average, and the school's students outperform state and district averages on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests, particularly for subgroups like Asian, Hispanic, and low-income students. The school also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate for the past 5 years.

While Charles F Patton Middle School outperforms many nearby middle schools, such as Lionville Middle School and Garnet Valley Middle School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, the school's sustained excellence and commitment to supporting the success of all students make it a model for others to emulate. The school may have opportunities to further enhance student outcomes, particularly in areas where its performance, while still strong, is slightly lower than the district or state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 760 Unionville Road
       Kennett Square, PA  19348-1531


(610) 347-2000

District: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,353 Help


Students who attend Charles F Patton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Unionville High School

Feeder schools for Charles F Patton Middle School:

Elementary:    Chadds Ford Elementary School
    Hillendale Elementary School
    Pocopson Elementary School
    Unionville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  915

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Asian:
18.1%
Hispanic:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.4% Help


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Compare Details Charles F Patton Middle School ranks better than 97.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.58. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Asian (18.1%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles F Patton Middle School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles F Patton Middle School is $14,353.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charles F Patton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles F Patton Middle School 24th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Charles F Patton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Unionville-Chadds Ford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Unionville-Chadds Ford School District 10th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charles F Patton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Charles F Patton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.34 18th 643 97.2%
2004 94.62 8th 663 98.8%
2005 93.77 15th 687 97.8%
2006 92.52 11th 736 98.5%
2007 90.88 15th 749 98.0%
2008 91.31 12th 753 98.4%
2009 89.09 20th 770 97.4%
2010 87.62 23rd 805 97.1%
2011 87.38 25th 825 97.0%
2012 87.36 27th 834 96.8%
2013 90.16 5th 758 99.3%
2014 90.96 6th 728 99.2%
2015 95.95 7th 835 99.2%
2016 95.99 6th 870 99.3%
2017 96.32 6th 877 99.3%
2018 95.65 6th 861 99.3%
2019 94.86 14th 891 98.4%
2021 96.84 16th 797 98.0%
2022 95.72 19th 883 97.8%
2023 95.58 24th 893 97.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles F Patton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.46 29th 874 96.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Charles F Patton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.09 6th 660 99.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Charles F Patton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.21 4th 144 97.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charles F Patton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.00 14th 362 96.1%
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Rank History for White students at Charles F Patton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.32 51st 681 92.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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by a student
Sunday, June 30, 2013

Open Quote My school is okay. I do believe there are problems with staff though. Some of them need to clean up their act. The school looks like a jail in my opinion. My friends and I are sick of seeing no windows and just a plain dark brown / grey brick building everyday for school. I like the classrooms when decorated and the teachers if they teach well and clearly, but some of our school just cares about the sports, test scores and their look from other schools perspectives. We think we're the greatest, but we're not. Honestly, we need some better staff, not be so cocky and try to be nice. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charles F Patton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 697 5 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1989 668 5 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 692
1990 665 4 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1991 644 4 16 5 2 n/a n/a 0 671
1992 640 7 15 4 2 n/a n/a 0 668
1993 681 9 20 5 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 694 9 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1995 763 3 14 8 1 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 763 3 14 8 1 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 775 4 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1998 827 4 14 7 1 n/a n/a 0 853
1999 872 6 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 902
2000 898 7 16 6 2 n/a n/a 0 929
2001 920 9 23 9 0 n/a n/a 0 961
2002 908 7 34 22 1 n/a n/a 0 972
2003 908 7 34 22 1 n/a n/a 0 972
2004 902 7 31 20 1 n/a n/a 0 961
2005 929 5 32 19 1 n/a n/a 0 986
2006 939 5 46 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1013
2007 965 12 48 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1046
2008 926 9 45 19 0 n/a n/a 0 999
2009 923 13 46 14 0 n/a n/a 0 996
2010 942 14 55 23 1 n/a n/a 2 1037
2011 886 10 65 18 2 0 3 0 984
2012 887 10 84 22 2 0 1 0 1006
2013 874 7 102 42 1 0 13 0 1039
2014 867 4 107 39 0 0 20 0 1037
2015 829 2 112 35 0 0 22 0 1000
2016 806 7 121 27 1 1 28 0 991
2017 810 8 123 43 1 2 27 0 1014
2018 769 10 140 46 2 2 28 0 997
2019 736 5 153 45 1 2 26 0 968
2020 755 4 158 45 2 1 27 0 992
2021 744 7 172 47 1 2 24 0 997
2022 722 16 173 39 1 0 24 0 975
2023 657 17 166 45 1 0 29 0 915

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 Charles F Patton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 48.3 14.9 n/a
1989 692 52.0 13.3 n/a
1990 686 49.0 14.0 0
1991 671 49.0 13.6 n/a
1992 668 52.0 12.8 n/a
1993 716 48.3 14.8 n/a
1994 724 48.9 14.8 n/a
1995 789 54.5 14.5 n/a
1996 789 54.5 14.5 n/a
1997 801 54.5 14.7 n/a
1998 853 55.5 15.4 n/a
1999 902 58.2 15.5 n/a
2000 929 65.0 14.3 2.2
2001 961 66.5 14.5 2.7
2002 972 66.7 14.6 2.2
2003 972 66.7 14.6 2.2
2004 961 69.1 13.9 2.1
2005 986 70.7 13.9 2.1
2006 1013 71.0 14.3 1.6
2007 1046 70.2 14.9 2
2008 999 75.0 13.3 2.6
2009 996 73.8 13.5 1.7
2010 1037 74.7 13.8 2
2011 984 71.8 13.7 1.6
2012 1006 73.6 13.6 1.6
2013 1039 73.7 14.0 1.3
2014 1037 74.5 13.9 3.5
2015 1000 73.0 13.6 5.9
2016 991 77.0 12.8 4.2
2017 1014 76.9 13.1 4.5
2018 997 78.5 12.7 6.3
2019 968 80.5 12.0 4.8
2020 992 78.5 12.6 7.8
2021 997 81.4 12.2 9.2
2022 975 78.4 12.4 8.5
2023 915 78.4 11.6 7.4

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 Charles F Patton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 48.3 14.9 n/a
1989 692 52.0 13.3 n/a
1990 686 49.0 14.0 0
1991 671 49.0 13.6 n/a
1992 668 52.0 12.8 n/a
1993 716 48.3 14.8 n/a
1994 724 48.9 14.8 n/a
1995 789 54.5 14.5 n/a
1996 789 54.5 14.5 n/a
1997 801 54.5 14.7 n/a
1998 853 55.5 15.4 n/a
1999 902 58.2 15.5 n/a
2000 929 65.0 14.3 2.2
2001 961 66.5 14.5 2.7
2002 972 66.7 14.6 2.2
2003 972 66.7 14.6 2.2
2004 961 69.1 13.9 2.1
2005 986 70.7 13.9 2.1
2006 1013 71.0 14.3 1.6
2007 1046 70.2 14.9 2
2008 999 75.0 13.3 2.6
2009 996 73.8 13.5 1.7
2010 1037 74.7 13.8 2
2011 984 71.8 13.7 1.6
2012 1006 73.6 13.6 1.6
2013 1039 73.7 14.0 1.3
2014 1037 74.5 13.9 3.5
2015 1000 73.0 13.6 5.9
2016 991 77.0 12.8 4.2
2017 1014 76.9 13.1 4.5
2018 997 78.5 12.7 6.3
2019 968 80.5 12.0 4.8
2020 992 78.5 12.6 7.8
2021 997 81.4 12.2 9.2
2022 975 78.4 12.4 8.5
2023 915 78.4 11.6 7.4

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 Charles F Patton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $204 (1.1%) $18,442 (98.9%) $18,646
2020 $262 (1.4%) $18,674 (98.6%) $18,936
2021 $408 (2.1%) $18,839 (97.9%) $19,247
2022 $111 (0.8%) $14,241 (99.2%) $14,353

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles F Patton Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 24th of 893 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Charles F Patton Middle School)6865.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charles F Patton Middle School)88.488.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Charles F Patton Middle School)7266
 6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charles F Patton Middle School)87.784.4
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Charles F Patton Middle School)68.554.9
 13.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Charles F Patton Middle School)87.283.9
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charles F Patton Middle School)8580.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Charles F Patton Middle School)69.562
 7.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Charles F Patton Middle School)87.283.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Charles F Patton Middle School)87.184.3
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students968915
 5.5%
African American517
 240%
American Indian11
Asian153166
 8.5%
Hispanic4545
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White736657
 10.7%
Two or More Races2629
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.8%7.4%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Charles F Patton Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 915 students attended Charles F Patton Middle School.

Yes! Charles F Patton Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 24th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students at Charles F Patton Middle School are 72% White, 18% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Charles F Patton Middle School usually go on to attend Unionville High School


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