Serving 680 students in grades 7-8, Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School's student population of 680 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 457 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
80%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross A. Lurgio Middle School's ranking?
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is ranked #34 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Ross A. Lurgio Middle School often compared to?
Ross A. Lurgio Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Middle School, Mckelvie Intermediate School, Merrimack Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Ross A. Lurgio Middle School?
680 students attend Ross A. Lurgio Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ross A. Lurgio Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% 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 Ross A. Lurgio Middle School?
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ross A. Lurgio Middle School offer ?
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ross A. Lurgio Middle School part of?
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is part of Bedford School District.
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