Hillsboro-deering Middle School

6 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 237 students in grades 6-8, Hillsboro-deering 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 12% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hillsboro-deering Middle School's student population of 237 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
237 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hillsboro-deering 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 Hillsboro-deering Middle School is 0.12, which is less 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)
#444 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillsboro-deering Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
94%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hillsboro-deering Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillsboro-deering Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillsboro-deering Middle School's ranking?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School is ranked #444 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro-deering Middle School?
237 students attend Hillsboro-deering Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hillsboro-deering Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro-deering Middle School?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillsboro-deering Middle School offer ?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillsboro-deering Middle School part of?
Hillsboro-deering Middle School is part of Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District.

School Reviews

5   6/11/2021
This school is wonderful with amazing activities and one-of-a-kind teachers who know the proper definition of entertainment! I go here as well!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ariana Ambrose
5   1/29/2020
Good School, very nice. Grades 6-8. I go to this school so it's very nice.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jacob Audette
5   3/23/2019
Awesome school. kid friendly environment. i go here. quite a few smart kids.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - David prentiss

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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