Serving 627 students in grades 6-8, Keene 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 23% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keene Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keene 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 Keene Middle School is 0.26, 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
#394 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
86%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keene Middle School's ranking?
Keene Middle School is ranked #394 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Keene Middle School often compared to?
Keene Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Surry Village Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Keene Middle School?
627 students attend Keene Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Keene Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keene Middle School?
Keene Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Keene Middle School offer ?
Keene Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Keene Middle School part of?
Keene Middle School is part of Keene School District.
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