Laconia Middle School
Laconia Middle School serves 415 students in grades 6-8.
Laconia 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Laconia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Laconia Middle School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laconia 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 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Laconia Middle School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
3%
2%
White
86%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 12/22/2009
Great school and facilities, but some of the teachers are selfish and disrespectful towards students, and adults.
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