Hopkinton Middle School

297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 133 students in grades 7-8, Hopkinton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 8% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in NH
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hopkinton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hopkinton Middle School's student population of 133 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
133 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Hopkinton Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopkinton Middle School is 0.15, 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)
#110 out of 457 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hopkinton 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.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hopkinton 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.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hopkinton 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
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
92%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Hopkinton 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
3%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hopkinton 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
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hopkinton 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hopkinton Middle School's ranking?
Hopkinton Middle School is ranked #110 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Hopkinton Middle School often compared to?
Hopkinton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Middle School, David R. Cawley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Hopkinton Middle School?
133 students attend Hopkinton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hopkinton Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkinton Middle School?
Hopkinton Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hopkinton Middle School offer ?
Hopkinton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hopkinton Middle School part of?
Hopkinton Middle School is part of Hopkinton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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