Serving 619 students in grades 5-6, Mckelvie Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: McKelvie Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire Bedford, NH school district, encompassing approximately 33.1 square miles. Most families are within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 6.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckelvie Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mckelvie Intermediate School's student population of 619 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mckelvie Intermediate School ranks within the top 5% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckelvie Intermediate School is 0.39, which is more 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
#14 out of 455 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)7.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 Mckelvie Intermediate School's ranking?
Mckelvie Intermediate School is ranked #14 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Mckelvie Intermediate School often compared to?
Mckelvie Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross A. Lurgio Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Mckelvie Intermediate School?
619 students attend Mckelvie Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mckelvie Intermediate School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckelvie Intermediate School?
Mckelvie Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckelvie Intermediate School offer ?
Mckelvie Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckelvie Intermediate School part of?
Mckelvie Intermediate School is part of Bedford School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The quality of academic learning is really great! The useful strategies and programs to approach each student is done in an orderly manner and is significantly superier. The programs of music,art, sports, and other extraccricular activities gives each student a chance to seek beyond their minds. Throughout this, there are awards given out which is wonderful for the school. The faculty is amazing and the teachers are great! The level of parent involvement is done very well because it gives parents a way to be involved but also allows their child to make descisions on their own. Also, it's important to adhend and communicate to the parents so it creates a sort of communication through the parents, faculty, and the students. Mckelvie is a great school!
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