Serving 524 students in grades 4-8, Weare 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 20% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 4-8
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weare Middle School's student population of 524 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weare 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 Weare Middle School is 0.17, 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
#403 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
91%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weare Middle School's ranking?
Weare Middle School is ranked #403 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Weare Middle School often compared to?
Weare Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Stark Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Weare Middle School?
524 students attend Weare Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Weare Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weare Middle School?
Weare Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Weare Middle School offer ?
Weare Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Weare Middle School part of?
Weare Middle School is part of Weare School District.
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