West Running Brook Middle School
Tel:
(603)432-1250
- West Running Brook Middle School serves 535 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
Top Placements
West Running Brook Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Running Brook Middle School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Running Brook Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Running Brook Middle School is 0.19, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #232 out of 457 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 90% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.16 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Derry School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Running Brook Middle School is Next Charter School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Derry Village School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Derry Derry Village School Grades: K-5 | 445 students
0.0 miles
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603)432-1233 0.0 K-5 445 - Derry Derry Early Education Program Grades: PK-K | 89 students
0.8 miles
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603)845-1202 0.8 PK-K 89 - Derry Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 653 students
0.8 miles
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603)432-1224 0.8 6-8 653 - Derry Grinnell School Grades: K-5 | 389 students
0.8 miles
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603)432-1238 0.8 K-5 389 - Derry Next Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 66 students
0.9 miles
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603)437-6398 0.9 9-12 66
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