Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Harrington, DE 19952
Phone: (302) 398-8197
Fax: (302) 398-8375
District: Lake Forest School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 336 students
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School, a public school located in Harrington, DE, serves grades 6-8 in the Lake Forest School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School is a public school located in Harrington, DE. 336 students attend Chipman (W.T.) Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Delaware Department of Education, and using 2025 Delaware System of Student Assessments data from Delaware Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Delaware Department of Education. |
Posted: July 3, 2026
I went to Chipman as a student for all 3 years,and it has been the worst 3 years in my entire life.Starting with staff, 97% are mainly disrespectful.I have encountered many staff with such horrible attitudes,and appropriate behavior.Not too long ago a substitute teacher said the n word. Another substitute teacher also put hands on a student,The administration arent any better.I have been accused for things that I havent done just because, of things that happened in 6th grade.There were times that I felt a certain way,and I wasnt able to talk to anyone, due to the lack of support and proficiency.The bullying in this school is a huge problem as well,The teachers dont take to to help students,or even try to explain the assignments either.The only staff members that actually took the time to do thier job were the deans of students. although I had many obstacles that, I went through anytime when I would sit in a Deans office, I always left with a smile,and thats what helped me so much.Its like they understand what your saying, even though they are always busy,the deans made time to listen,and help the students,rather than calling home,and leaving a bad report.They are the only helpful staff Chipman has. To conclude everything dont send your kids here.
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Posted: August 19, 2024
i love this school because this school is a cool school
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Posted: May 10, 2024
What a joke of a school. If your child has any disabilities this school will do everything in its power to minimize the disability in school in order to not use any resources on the child and then question you why they are acting out in school. DO NOT SEND your child to this school if you have a special needs child they WILL NOT help them.
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Posted: March 12, 2024
I used to go to this school, and my first year there wasn't half bad. 6th Grade was actually the only good year in Middle School for me. After I got into 7th grade, there was profanity like 24/7. The kids there were acting like they were in South Park. And it only got worse in my 8th grade year. There was multiple fights every week. All the teachers barely thought anything too, I had to go to tutoring every other day because of how bad the teachers were teaching. And if you have mental problems with your life, they barely care. They basically tell you that you'll be fine and to just walk it off. There were also so many kids getting in trouble, too. There were multiple people kids getting ISS every week. I would not recommend this school.
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Posted: January 3, 2016
I feel that this school does all of those things because I go to that wonderful school and I know it is the best school you could ever find and while your having a great experience, it will get even better!
Posted: January 3, 2016
I started my Lake Forest DE experience in the 5th grade where I was bullied. I never felt better to leave that school and move up to the 6th grade. When I started W.T. Chipman, I felt so happy to be there and especially at the end of the school year where everything was so much fun! I was even prouder when I heard that it was one of the best schools in the district by rankings, graduation rates, and all of the extra curriculum classes (which are required). This is the best school I could ever attend and I know that the high school is going to be just as amazing, if not better!
Posted: September 3, 2013
I was a resident of the Lake Forest district my whole life, grew up and graduated from LF. It was just an ok school for me yrs ago and it is now what I would consider one of the worst districts in the state. My son who is an accelerated student was bullied constantly and complaints to the administration were basically ignored. He had two good teachers for 6th and 7th grade, the rest could have cared less. My daughter was in 4th grade last year (Central Elementary) and it was a total waste of a year. Needless to say, they are now enrolled in a much better district and are attending the 2 top rated schools in the district. Their attitude in the early days is all I need to see I made the right decision. If you are considering moving to this district or choicing based on the fluff the superintendent puts out be advised you will be making the biggest mistake ever!!!
Posted: April 1, 2013
Both my kid's have been in Lake Forest since they started school. W.T.Chipman is the worst school ever for bullying both my children have been bullied there. They show favoritism and treat some children unfair. They need to spend more time on reading and writing instead of reviewing for state testing, maybe if they taught it well in class they wouldn't need to spend so much time reviewing. Who ever heard of getting in trouble for going to the bathroom, that's a bunch of bull . If students need to wear a uniform why doesn't teacher's? My son got out three years ago and went to Polytech ,where he has done awesome since he has been there and I can't wait for my daughter to get out of this school and go to Polytech where she can actually learn something. Polytech is a great school where the teachers actually care about their students
Posted: October 18, 2011
I think that there is a good administration who is trying to do good things for this school. My son has been very happy here. I do think the curriculum may be behind the last state we lived in but I do know accelerated classes are available if your child needs a challenge. There is a lot of encouragement for parents to be involved that I have not always found at the middle school level. Of course there are some teachers and students that are less than stellar but that's everywhere. I disagree with the students having limited bathroom breaks and not being allowed to have a water bottle those are things that should be changed. Stay involved and I think you'll be happy here.
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| Dover AFB | 14.5 mi. |
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| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 47.5 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 47.7 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 48.6 mi. |
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