Hillsboro-deering Middle School serves 252 students in grades 6-8.
Hillsboro-deering 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro-deering Middle School's student population of 252 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillsboro-deering Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hillsboro-deering Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
93%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro-deering Middle School's ranking?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School is ranked #374 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro-deering Middle School?
252 students attend Hillsboro-deering Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hillsboro-deering Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro-deering Middle School?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillsboro-deering Middle School offer ?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillsboro-deering Middle School part of?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School is part of Hillsboro Deering Coop School District.
School Reviews
5 6/11/2021
This school is wonderful with amazing activities and one-of-a-kind teachers who know the proper definition of entertainment! I go here as well!
5 1/29/2020
Good School, very nice. Grades 6-8. I go to this school so it's very nice.
5 3/23/2019
Awesome school. kid friendly environment. i go here. quite a few smart kids.
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