Serving 260 students in grades 5-8, Boynton 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 34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boynton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Ipswich, NH, encompassing approximately 39.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boynton Middle School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Boynton 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 Boynton Middle School is 0.08, 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
#340 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
96%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boynton Middle School's ranking?
Boynton Middle School is ranked #340 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Boynton Middle School often compared to?
Boynton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Rideout Elementary School, Heron Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Boynton Middle School?
260 students attend Boynton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Boynton Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boynton Middle School?
Boynton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Boynton Middle School offer ?
Boynton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boynton Middle School part of?
Boynton Middle School is part of Mascenic Regional School District.
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