Public middle schools in New Hampshire achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 49% (2025).
The public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in New Hampshire is Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) with 81%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 59%
81%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 68%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 5-8
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Rank: #22.
Piermont Village School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-8
131 Rte. 10
Piermont, NH 03779
(603) 272-5881
Piermont, NH 03779
(603) 272-5881
Rank: #33.
Frances C. Richmond School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Akerman School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-8
8 Exeter Rd.
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 926-2539
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
(603) 926-2539
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lyme Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-8
35 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Rank: #66.
Virtual Learning Academy (E)
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 6-8
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 7-8
47a Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Holderness Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-8
19 School Rd.
Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 536-2538
Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 536-2538
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
North Hampton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-8
201 Atlantic Ave.
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5501
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5501
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Rye Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 5-8
501 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-5591
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-5591
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hollis-brookline Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 7-8
25 Main St.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5997
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5997
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Windham Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 7-8
112a Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1556
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 845-1556
Rank: #1414.
Greenland Central School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: K-8
70 Post Rd.
Greenland, NH 03840
(603) 431-6723
Greenland, NH 03840
(603) 431-6723
Rank: #1515.
Robert Frost Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-8
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Rank: #1616.
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 5-8
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Rank: #1717.
Hopkinton Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 7-8
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Rank: #1818.
Hampstead Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 5-8
28 School St.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Rank: #1919.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: K-8
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
South Hampton Barnard School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-8
219 Main Ave.
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 394-7744
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 394-7744
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Waterville Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-8
1 Noon Peak Rd.
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4700
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4700
Rank: #2222.
Hampton Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 6-8
29 Academy Ave.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-2000
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Henry W. Moore School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
12 Deerfield Rd.
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-2251
Candia, NH 03034
(603) 483-2251
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Mountain Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 1-8
13 Nh Route 25
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3900
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3900
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
92 Bonner Rd.
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Profile Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 7-8
691 Profile Rd.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Thornton Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
1886 Nh Rte. 175
Thornton, NH 03285
(603) 726-8904
Thornton, NH 03285
(603) 726-8904
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Walpole Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 5-8
8 Bemis Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Westmoreland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
40 Glebe Rd.
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4421
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4421
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Wilton-lyndeboro Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-8
57 School Rd.
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9230
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9230
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Bow Memorial School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 61%
Grades: 5-8
20 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Epsom Central School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 61%
Grades: K-8
282 Black Hall Rd.
Epsom, NH 03234
(603) 736-9331
Epsom, NH 03234
(603) 736-9331
Rank: #3434.
David R. Cawley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 6-8
89 Whitehall Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Auburn Village School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: K-8
11 Eaton Hill Rd.
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-2769
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 483-2769
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