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Chatham Middle School vs. Mary E Dardess Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Chatham Middle School
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 205 students in grades 6-8, Chatham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary E Dardess Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
205 students
381 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chatham Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary E Dardess Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chatham Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary E Dardess Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chatham Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary E Dardess Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chatham Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chatham Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary E Dardess Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chatham Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2511 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3647 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chatham Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary E Dardess Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chatham Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chatham Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary E Dardess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chatham Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chatham Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chatham Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary E Dardess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chatham Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chatham Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chatham Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary E Dardess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chatham Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chatham Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mary E Dardess Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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42
Kindergarten Students
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51
Grade 1 Students
-
54
Grade 2 Students
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61
Grade 3 Students
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50
Grade 4 Students
-
52
Grade 5 Students
-
71
Grade 6 Students
69
-
Grade 7 Students
70
-
Grade 8 Students
63
-
Ungraded Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chatham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chatham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary E Dardess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chatham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary E Dardess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chatham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary E Dardess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chatham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary E Dardess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chatham Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary E Dardess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chatham Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chatham Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chatham Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary E Dardess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chatham Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chatham Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chatham Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary E Dardess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chatham Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chatham Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chatham Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary E Dardess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chatham Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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