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Chichester Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 996 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 16, 2011

i am a student at chichester middle school. i absoulutley hate that school. there is a fight almost every day. theres poor people that parents don't know how to control there kids. tattoos in 7 and 8th grade! someone please shut my school down! i barley learn anything because the teachers are alwys yelling at the students.


Posted February 7, 2010

So far my 5th grader LOVES attending here. The elemetary was so so as far as principle leadership but the teachers she had in elementary were EXCELLENT. So far I'm finding the middle school to be great, her teacher in excellent always returns phone calls and e-mails right away and even came to one of my child's games on a weekend. They seem to be very encouraging after they figure out what your child is good at they really focus on that and use it to help them in areas where they could use some help. You couldn't ask for more!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2009

This schook is greaaaaat ! The tachers give 200% to the kids and dont give outrageous amounts of homework. The food is pretty good. The principal isnt that great. She doesnt really get involved but besides that chi is a great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 20, 2009

this school is a great school, it teaches my child to be the best they can be!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2009

Overall I think Chi is a good middle school. I like that the 5th graders are on a seperate floor from the other grades. They don't give much homework. They need to give spelling test. I don't understand the need for gym every day. The buses usually get the kids to school late every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2009

There my be some fights but it is a very good school and my child seems to love it there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2009

Chi is a wonderful school! The teachers are great but the principle is okay. I liked Mr. Salamone better, but Ms. Husar is okay too. The school's sports programs are also great! The track at the high school, which middle school students go to, is the best one i've seen so far! overall, this school is great! Im currently a student at chi...and i love it there! The foods bad, but you'll live! Trust me...I did.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 30, 2009

This school has definitly changed since the new principle came
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 1, 2008

I think the teacher at this school give 110% to their students. I think the principal needs to be more of a impact at this school. She needs to disaplin more and stay out of her office. Also I feel parents need to be more involve in their children. For the most part I feel it is a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 22, 2006

Parent involvement, web site improvements, and improved guidance personnel should help Chi move forward. Teacher quality is headed in the right direction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2005

Chichester is an up-and-coming school district and it is trying very hard to improve in all levels of education. The middle school is the 6th largerst in PA but it's very well divided among grades. The facilities are lacking compare to other school but the teachers are fantastic.
—Submitted by Eddie Biggs, a parent


Posted March 16, 2004

My children have had wonderful teachers at Chichester, especially at the middle school. The principal and Mr. Moon have always been willing to listen. The teachers in every grade go out of their way to help their students. I have always been treated with respect when dealing with my children's teachers. I know parents in other districts who have a hard time getting a hold of a teacher. My son and daughters teachers were after school for help, returned my calls right away, and I was never turned down for any conference I requested. Chi is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students70%
Female70%
Male71%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)45%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female59%
Male55%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)28%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students52%
Female64%
Male39%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female66%
Male63%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)37%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female61%
Male55%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities (IEP)38%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female78%
Male70%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)34%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female59%
Male68%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities (IEP)34%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female80%
Male69%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students48%
Female42%
Male53%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities (IEP)12%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students52%
Female71%
Male37%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 73%
Black 22% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Hispanic 2% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 92%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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925 Meetinghouse Rd
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Phone: (610) 485-6881

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