Laconia Middle School
Tel:
(603) 524-4632
Laconia Middle School serves 415 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (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.
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 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 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Laconia Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
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 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
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 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #429 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 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 | 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laconia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 323 students
0.3 miles
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168 0.3 PK-5 323 - Laconia Laconia High School Grades: 9-12 | 547 students
0.5 miles
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350 0.5 9-12 547 - Laconia Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 347 students
1.1 miles
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733 1.1 PK-5 347 - Laconia Elm Street School Grades: PK-5 | 312 students
1.6 miles
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113 1.6 PK-5 312 - Sanbornton Sanbornton Central School Grades: K-5 | 197 students
3.2 miles
16 Hunkins Pond Rd.
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 286-8223 3.2 K-5 197
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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