Serving 354 students in grades 5-8, Hampstead Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hampstead Middle School's student population of 354 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hampstead Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampstead Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
90%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampstead Middle School's ranking?
Hampstead Middle School is ranked #244 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Hampstead Middle School often compared to?
Hampstead Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampstead Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Hampstead Middle School?
354 students attend Hampstead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hampstead Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampstead Middle School?
Hampstead Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hampstead Middle School offer ?
Hampstead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hampstead Middle School part of?
Hampstead Middle School is part of Hampstead School District.
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