Gilford Middle School
Tel:
(603) 527-2460
Gilford Middle School serves 322 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (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 65% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gilford Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gilford Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gilford Middle School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gilford Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Gilford Middle School is 0.13, 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 | #107 out of 455 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 93% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gilford Middle School is Gilford High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Laconia Middle School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gilford Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilford Gilford High School Grades: 9-12 | 488 students
0.1 miles
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135 0.1 9-12 488 - Gilford Gilford Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 333 students
0.2 miles
76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-1661 0.2 K-4 333 - Laconia Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 347 students
2.7 miles
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733 2.7 PK-5 347 - Laconia Laconia High School Grades: 9-12 | 547 students
2.9 miles
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350 2.9 9-12 547 - Laconia Laconia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 415 students
3.4 miles
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632 3.4 6-8 415
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