Chippens Hill Middle School

580 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chippens Hill Middle School, located on Peacedale Street in Bristol, Connecticut, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Bristol Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, arts, and elective programs designed to challenge students while supporting their individual learning needs.

Beyond the classroom, Chippens Hill is known for its commitment to building a positive school climate and encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and perseverance, the school aims to help young adolescents develop the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary to succeed both within the educational system and as future members of the broader Bristol community.

580

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chippens Hill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	216
Black	59
Asian	19
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
265 (45.7 %)
Hispanic
216 (37.2 %)
Black
59 (10.2 %)
Two or More
20 (3.4 %)
Asian
19 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bristol School District
Phone:	(860)584-3881
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 186

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 206