Serving 229 students in grades 6-8, Hillsboro-deering Middle School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillsboro-Deering Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hillsborough, NH, encompassing approximately 75.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro-deering Middle School's student population of 229 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillsboro-deering Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro-deering Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #404 out of 455 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro-deering Middle School?
229 students attend Hillsboro-deering Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hillsboro-deering Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsboro-deering Middle School?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsboro-deering Middle School part of?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School is part of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Awesome school. kid friendly environment. i go here. quite a few smart kids.
5 10/10/2025
Good School, very nice. Grades 6-8. I go to this school so it's very nice.
5 10/10/2025
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