Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Lake Forest School District
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
965 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
W.T. Chipman Middle School, located in Harrington, Delaware, serves as a key educational institution within the Lake Forest School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while addressing their unique social and emotional needs during these formative years.

Beyond core academics, W.T. Chipman Middle School places an emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, which helps students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong relationships with their peers and faculty. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, the school strives to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to the Harrington community and beyond.
965
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    558 (57.8 %)
  • Black
    225 (23.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    85 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    79 (8.2 %)
  • Asian
    13 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lake Forest School District
Phone: (302)398-8197
Website: http://www.lf.k12.de.us/chipman
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 965
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 314
Grade 7 334
Grade 8 317
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Milford Central Academy
Milford School District
1,068 Students
1021 N Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963 (8.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th