Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School
Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School serves 742 students in grades 6-8.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower 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 33% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 742 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School is 0.58, which is more 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 | #438 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 6% |
| Black | 9% | 2% |
| White | 61% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manchester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School is Manchester Memorial High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Southside Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Green Acres School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Green Acres School Math: 44% | Reading: 55%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 476 students10
0.1 miles
100 Aurore Ave.
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330 0.1 PK-5 476 - Manchester Manchester Memorial High School Math: 26% | Reading: 52%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,400 student10
0.6 miles
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378 0.6 9-12 1,400 - Manchester Manchester School Of Technology (high School) Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 340 students10
0.6 miles
530 South Porter St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490 0.6 9-12 340 - Manchester Jewett School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 442 students10
0.9 miles
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336 0.9 PK-5 442 - Manchester Southside Middle School Math: 13% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 769 students10
0.9 miles
140 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359 0.9 6-8 769
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