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Chatham Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 542 students

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Posted May 16, 2011

the teachers here are wonderful but this school got a new principal a couple yrs ago. Unfortunately he makes his own rules as he goes along and the consequences for disciplinary actions are not consistent with school board regulations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2009

excellent school with great teachers that take the time to actually teach the material the kids have to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2009

I love Chatham Middle! It has fabulous teachers and great kids!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 23, 2008

I feel Chatham High School only teaches to SOL minimum standards, with the instructors just trying to get through the SOLs and keep their jobs. They don't focus enough energy on teaching students who want to go to college and I felt my daughter was behind upon entering the collegiate arena.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2006

Our son just
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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.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
85%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students91%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female students84%
Male students85%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students87%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students86%
Female students84%
Male students88%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students92%
Male students80%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students37%
Female students32%
Male students41%
Black students26%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic54%
White students42%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English37%
Not migrant37%

Science

All Students92%
Female students92%
Male students93%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
97%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students80%
Female students76%
Male students85%
Black students75%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia 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 Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 57%
Black 26% 26%
Hispanic 3% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 40%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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11650 US Highway 29 North
Chatham, VA 24531
Phone: (434) 432-2169

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