Serving 646 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). 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 22% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ross A. Lurgio Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bedford, NH school district, covering an area of 33.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 3.2 miles and the furthest edge located 5.4 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School's student population of 646 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is 0.38, 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
#32 out of 455 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-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 Ross A. Lurgio Middle School's ranking?
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is ranked #32 out of 455 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, Merrimack Middle School, Mckelvie Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
646 students attend Ross A. Lurgio Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ross A. Lurgio Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% 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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