Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School

201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 660 students in grades 6-8, Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. 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 9% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School's student population of 660 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
660 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#452 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
40%
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22%
51%
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10-14%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
7%
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Black
12%
2%
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White
51%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School is ranked #452 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School?
660 students attend Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School?
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School offer ?
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School part of?
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School is part of Manchester School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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