Chippens Hill Middle School

545 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chippens Hill Middle School, located on Peacedale Street in Bristol, Connecticut, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Bristol Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, arts, and elective programs designed to challenge students while supporting their individual learning needs.

Beyond the classroom, Chippens Hill is known for its commitment to building a positive school climate and encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and perseverance, the school aims to help young adolescents develop the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary to succeed both within the educational system and as future members of the broader Bristol community.

545

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chippens Hill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	208
Black	48
Asian	21
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
241 (44.2%)
Hispanic
208 (38.2%)
Black
48 (8.8%)
Two or More
25 (4.6%)
Asian
21 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bristol School District
Phone:	(860)584-3881
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 167

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 178