Laconia Middle School

150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
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Bottom 50%
Serving 408 students in grades 6-8, Laconia 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 21% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 13% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Laconia Middle School's student population of 408 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
408 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Laconia 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 Laconia Middle School is 0.24, 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)
#413 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laconia 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.
34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laconia 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.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Laconia 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
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
87%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laconia Middle School's ranking?
Laconia Middle School is ranked #413 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Laconia Middle School?
408 students attend Laconia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Laconia Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laconia Middle School?
Laconia Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Laconia Middle School offer ?
Laconia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Laconia Middle School part of?
Laconia Middle School is part of Laconia School District.

School Reviews

5   12/23/2022
Nice facilities with outstanding teachers and caring administrators. Excellent sports and performing arts. Terrific after-school enrichment program.
- Posted by Parent - Ssvind
5   12/22/2009
Great school and facilities, but some of the teachers are selfish and disrespectful towards students, and adults.
- Posted by Parent - ckemo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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