Below Average

#179 of 219 schools in DE

Chipman (w.t.) Middle School

Middle School · Lake Forest School District

101 West Center Street, Harrington, DE 19952

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

939

Student-Teacher

18.1:1

Score

4.9

Grades

6th – 8th

Enrollment

939

Student-Teacher

18.1:1

Score

4.9

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#179 of 219

In Harrington

#2 of 3

public schools

In district

#5 of 7

Lake Forest School District

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About Chipman (w.t.) Middle School

Chipman (w.t.) Middle School is a public middle school in Harrington, DE, part of Lake Forest School District. Chipman (w.t.) Middle School serves approximately 939 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Chipman (w.t.) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Chipman (w.t.) Middle School show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below DE schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
DE avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

37% of students at Chipman (w.t.) Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress5.5Average40%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data17

Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2025

TrendDeclining

Academics6.1Average35%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency25.1% (2025 DESSA)

Reading/ELA Proficiency37.9% (2025 DESSA)

Math vs. State Avg-10.1 pts

Reading vs. State Avg-10.9 pts

Overall Proficiency32% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)

vs. Expected-3.2 pts

Adjusted Percentile44th

Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement25%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1

Per-Pupil Spending$16,347

Chronic Absenteeism37.1%

Chipman (w.t.) Middle School — Students at Chipman (w.t.) Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 38.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

33.3% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

ELA Proficiency 50.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

46.8% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

80%

ELA

82%

2010

Math

71%

ELA

67%

2011

Math

80%

ELA

79%

2012

Math

81%

ELA

81%

2013

Math

77%

ELA

79%

2014

Math

39%

ELA

52%

2015

Math

39.6%

ELA

52.5%

2016

Math

42.9%

ELA

54.3%

2017

Math

42.3%

ELA

54.2%

2018

Math

41.8%

ELA

58.9%

2019

Math

43%

ELA

57%

2020*

Math

24%

ELA

45%

2021*

Math

24.4%

ELA

45%

2022

Math

23.2%

ELA

35%

2023

Math

23.4%

ELA

34.8%

2024

Math

24.6%

ELA

35.4%

2025

Math

25.2%

ELA

38.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.

How Chipman (w.t.) Middle School Compares

See how Chipman (w.t.) Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

4.9/10

19th percentile in DE

Academic

6.1/10

Average

Growth

5.5/10

Average

Environment

2.1/10

Needs Improvement

Gifted & Talented

Yes

Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff

18:1 student-teacher ratio

52 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

37.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available

This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

101 West Center Street, Harrington, DE 19952

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Chipman (w.t.) Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. David E. Robinson Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Wyoming), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Milford), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center (rated 6.7/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Greenwood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Harrington, see our Harrington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Lake Forest South Elementary School Harrington	0.1 mi	371	6.3
Delaware Early Childhood Center Harrington	0.4 mi	70	4.8
Lake Forest High School Felton	4.4 mi	918	4.7
Lake Forest Central Elementary School Felton	4.5 mi	602	6.1
Lake Forest North Elementary School Felton	5.5 mi	439	6.2
GREENWOOD MENNONITE SCHOOL Greenwood	8.2 mi	252	6.1
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center Greenwood	8.6 mi	599	6.7
Lake Forest East Elementary School Frederica	8.0 mi	340	5.5
MILFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Milford	7.4 mi	108	6.3
POLYTECH High School Woodside	10.1 mi	1,225	6.4
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School Milford	8.1 mi	503	4.3
Woodbridge High School Greenwood	10.5 mi	687	5.2
Milford Senior High School Milford	8.3 mi	1,315	4.2
Milford Central Academy Milford	8.3 mi	1,058	4.7
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School Milford	9.0 mi	689	7.2
Mispillion Elementary Milford	9.1 mi	572	3.5
CENTRAL DE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dover	11.6 mi	100	6.6
David E. Robinson Elementary School Wyoming	11.3 mi	574	8.5
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood Lincoln	9.7 mi	458	6.2
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School Dover	12.0 mi	512	5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19952 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$78,333

Median Home Value

$274,000

Median Rent

$1,183/mo

Population

10,730

College Educated

23.2%

Homeownership

75.1%

Avg Commute

27.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

37.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chipman (w.t.) Middle School

What grades does Chipman (w.t.) Middle School serve?

Chipman (w.t.) Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chipman (w.t.) Middle School?

Chipman (w.t.) Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 939 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chipman (w.t.) Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chipman (w.t.) Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chipman (w.t.) Middle School rank in DE?

Chipman (w.t.) Middle School ranks #179 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Chipman (w.t.) Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chipman (w.t.) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chipman (w.t.) Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chipman (w.t.) Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chipman (w.t.) Middle School a charter school?

No, Chipman (w.t.) Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chipman (w.t.) Middle School a Title I school?

No, Chipman (w.t.) Middle School is not currently a Title I school.