David R. Cawley Middle School
Tel:
(603)518-5047
- David R. Cawley Middle School serves 478 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- David R. Cawley Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
School Overview
- David R. Cawley Middle School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- David R. Cawley Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 454 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of David R. Cawley Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #139 out of 454 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 49% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 89% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hooksett School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to David R. Cawley Middle School is Manchester Central High School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hillside Middle School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fred C. Underhill School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hooksett Fred C. Underhill School Grades: PK-2 | 395 students
1.2 miles
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603)623-7233 1.2 PK-2 395 - Hooksett Hooksett Memorial School Grades: 3-5 | 449 students
2.3 miles
5 Memorial Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603)485-9890 2.3 3-5 449 - Manchester Webster School Grades: K-5 | 464 students
3.3 miles
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6344 3.3 K-5 464 - Manchester Smyth Road School Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
3.5 miles
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6340 3.5 PK-5 404 - Manchester Hillside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 803 students
4.0 miles
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6352 4.0 6-8 803
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