Summary:
The School District of the Chathams in New Jersey is home to a single standout middle school, Chatham Middle School. This institution has consistently ranked among the top 20% of New Jersey middle schools, with impressive academic performance that far exceeds state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Chatham Middle School's excellence is evident in its exceptional test scores, with 72.7% of 6th graders, 75.3% of 7th graders, and 67.8% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. The school's Algebra I and Geometry performance is particularly noteworthy, with 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 61.1% proficient or better in Geometry.
The school's strong academic outcomes are complemented by its efficient resource allocation, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1 and spending per student of $8,721, higher than the state average. Additionally, Chatham Middle School serves a relatively affluent community, with only 1.37% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may contribute to the school's success. Overall, Chatham Middle School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence within the School District of the Chathams.
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