David R. Cawley Middle School
Tel:
(603) 518-5047
David R. Cawley Middle School serves 485 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
David R. Cawley Middle School's student population of 485 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 | 485 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
David R. Cawley Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of David R. Cawley Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #221 out of 455 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 88% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hooksett School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 393 students
1.2 miles
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233 1.2 PK-2 393 - Hooksett Hooksett Memorial School Grades: 3-5 | 426 students
2.3 miles
5 Memorial Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 485-9890 2.3 3-5 426 - Manchester Webster School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
3.3 miles
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344 3.3 K-5 484 - Manchester Smyth Road School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
3.5 miles
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340 3.5 PK-5 375 - Manchester Hillside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 789 students
4.0 miles
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352 4.0 6-8 789
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