The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Science. The lowest is 48% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Chipperfield El Sch
Chipperfield Elementary serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Stroudsburg, the county seat of Monroe County. It is a regular public school with an enrollment of just over seven hundred students. Just over half of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic composition of the surrounding community. The student body is racially and ethnically mixed, with white students forming a plurality, alongside substantial shares of Black and Hispanic students, and smaller populations of Asian and multiracial students.
On state assessments, Chipperfield's performance is uneven. In math, about half of third- and fourth-graders meet proficiency. In English language arts, the rate dips slightly below half. Science results, from the most recent available data, are notably stronger, with the majority of students meeting the standard. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among schools in Monroe County's districts, suggesting that despite room for growth in reading and math, the school is performing above the median for its area.
The Stroudsburg area is experiencing moderate growth centered on downtown reinvestment rather than sprawl. Downtown Stroudsburg itself is notably walkable, anchored by the historic courthouse and Main Street with independent shops, galleries and restaurants. The community has seen new business activity, and a significant healthcare expansion is underway. Housing values in the zip code reflect a modest, stable market, neither appreciating sharply nor declining. The district recently began receiving a recurring state tax equity supplement, the second-largest awarded among Pennsylvania districts identified as having high local tax burdens, and the superintendent indicated this new revenue has prompted board discussion of lowering property taxes for the first time in years, a meaningful shift for families considering the area.
The school sits within the Stroudsburg Area School District, which serves the borough and surrounding townships. No data on chronic absenteeism, staffing levels, discipline, or English learner enrollment was available for this profile. Special education enrollment numbers were also not reported. The school's program structure, school-day schedule, and any specialized offerings beyond the standard elementary curriculum were not included in available data, so prospective parents may want to contact the school directly to learn more about instruction and support services.
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