Serving 344 students in grades 5-8, Litchfield 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 33% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Litchfield Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Litchfield school district, encompassing an area of approximately 15.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Litchfield Middle School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Imagine Greatness…Expect Success!
School Rankings
Litchfield 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 Litchfield Middle School is 0.26, 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
#250 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
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)21.2%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Litchfield Middle School's ranking?
Litchfield Middle School is ranked #250 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?
344 students attend Litchfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Litchfield Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Litchfield Middle School offer ?
Litchfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Litchfield Middle School part of?
Litchfield Middle School is part of Litchfield School District.
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