Serving 382 students in grades 7-8, Hollis-brookline 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 72% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hollis-brookline 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
Hollis-brookline Middle School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hollis-brookline 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 Hollis-brookline Middle School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 457 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
84%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollis-brookline Middle School's ranking?
Hollis-brookline Middle School is ranked #37 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
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 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Hollis-brookline Middle School?
382 students attend Hollis-brookline Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hollis-brookline Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollis-brookline Middle School?
Hollis-brookline Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hollis-brookline Middle School offer ?
Hollis-brookline Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hollis-brookline Middle School part of?
Hollis-brookline Middle School is part of Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District.
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