What grades does Chipman (W.T.) Middle School serve?

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Harrington area.

Where is Chipman (W.T.) Middle School located?

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School is a town school in Harrington, DE.

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. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Harrington, DE?

Schools in Harrington include Chipman (W.T.) Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Harrington area.

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Chipman (W.T.) Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Harrington, DE 19952

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Christmas BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Fri

New Year's DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Jan

Mon

MLK Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

Presidents DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Feb

Mon

National School Resource Officer Appreciation DayEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

939

Student:Teacher

18.1:1

Locale

Town

District

Lake Forest School District

Phone

(302)398-8197

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45%

54th percentile in DE

Math Proficiency

24%

50th percentile in DE

Chronic Absenteeism

17.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

119 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1

Worse than average in DE

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

934

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

87% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,347

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,759

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,582

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 68%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$362,795

+1.9% 1yr+38.0% 5yr

Dover, DE metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.4%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

11.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

939

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

859

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

91%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

398 (46%)

Autism

115 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

106 (12%)

Speech/Language Impairment

100 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

45 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

28 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

905

Current enrollment

Stable(+0% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Thu, Dec 24, 2026

Christmas Break

Break

Fri, Jan 1, 2027

New Year's Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Lake Forest School District. Chipman (W.T.) Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Pupil DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	National School Resource Officer Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Pupil DayDistrict-wide	Event	—

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

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School has a total enrollment of 939 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Harrington, DE.