Serving 350 students in grades 5-8, Belmont 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 31% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belmont Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Belmont, NH school district, encompassing approximately 76.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belmont Middle School's student population of 350 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
“Engaging All Learners to Succeed in Their Ever-Changing World.”
School Rankings
Belmont Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont Middle School's ranking?
Belmont Middle School is ranked #286 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Belmont Middle School?
350 students attend Belmont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Belmont Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belmont Middle School?
Belmont Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belmont Middle School offer ?
Belmont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belmont Middle School part of?
Belmont Middle School is part of Shaker Regional School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i went there and teachers are very friendly and taught me a lot more than others
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