Serving 160 students in grades 5-8, Chatham Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Monomoy Regional School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Chatham Middle School?
160 students attend Chatham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chatham Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham Middle School?
Chatham Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chatham Middle School offer ?
Chatham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Chatham Middle School part of?
Chatham Middle School is part of Monomoy Regional School District.
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