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#290 of 480 schools in NH
Belmont Middle School
Middle School · Shaker Regional School District · Belmont, NH
A Shaker Regional School District middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
38 School St., Belmont, NH 03220
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belmont Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belmont Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated845/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,151
Median home value
$265,000
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Shaker Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belmont Middle School is listed in Shaker Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belmont Middle School
Belmont Middle School is a public middle school in Belmont, NH, part of Shaker Regional School District, serving approximately 329 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belmont Middle School
What grades does Belmont Middle School serve?
Belmont Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Belmont Middle School?
Belmont Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belmont Middle School rank in NH?
Belmont Middle School ranks #290 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Belmont Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belmont Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belmont Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmont Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Belmont Middle School a charter school?
No, Belmont Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belmont Middle School a Title I school?
No, Belmont Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belmont Middle School?
28.3% of students at Belmont Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Belknap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (603) 267-9220
- Area population (ZIP 03220)
- 7,376
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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