Laconia Middle School
Tel:
(603)524-4632
- Laconia Middle School serves 414 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
Top Placements
Laconia Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Laconia Middle School's student population of 414 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laconia Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laconia Middle School is 0.26, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #362 out of 457 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | 4% | 2% |
| White | 86% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laconia School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laconia Middle School is Laconia High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gilford Middle School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pleasant Street School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laconia Pleasant Street School Grades: PK-5 | 313 students
0.3 miles
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-2168 0.3 PK-5 313 - Laconia Laconia High School Grades: 9-12 | 549 students
0.5 miles
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-3350 0.5 9-12 549 - Laconia Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
1.1 miles
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-8733 1.1 PK-5 392 - Laconia Elm Street School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
1.6 miles
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-4113 1.6 PK-5 317 - Sanbornton Sanbornton Central School Grades: K-5 | 191 students
3.2 miles
16 Hunkins Pond Rd.
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603)286-8223 3.2 K-5 191
School Reviews
| 5 Great school and facilities, but some of the teachers are selfish and disrespectful towards students, and adults. - Posted by Parent - ckemo |
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