Serving 342 students in grades 6-8, Somersworth 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 24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somersworth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Somersworth Middle School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somersworth 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 Somersworth Middle School is 0.42, which is more 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
#400 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
3%
2%
White
75%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somersworth Middle School's ranking?
Somersworth Middle School is ranked #400 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Somersworth Middle School?
342 students attend Somersworth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Somersworth Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somersworth Middle School?
Somersworth Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somersworth Middle School offer ?
Somersworth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somersworth Middle School part of?
Somersworth Middle School is part of Somersworth School District.
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