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#188 of 480 schools in NH
Top 39% in state
David R. Cawley Middle School
Middle School · Hooksett School District · Hooksett, NH
A Hooksett School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
89 Whitehall Rd., Hooksett, NH 03106
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David R. Cawley Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David R. Cawley 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hooksett), 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
$107,137
Median home value
$371,600
Median rent
$1,638/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (m)Charter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hooksett School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
David R. Cawley Middle School is listed in Hooksett School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David R. Cawley Middle School
David R. Cawley Middle School is a public middle school in Hooksett, NH, part of Hooksett School District, serving approximately 422 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David R. Cawley Middle School
What grades does David R. Cawley Middle School serve?
David R. Cawley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend David R. Cawley Middle School?
David R. Cawley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David R. Cawley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David R. Cawley Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David R. Cawley Middle School rank in NH?
David R. Cawley Middle School ranks #188 of 480 schools in NH.
What is David R. Cawley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
David R. Cawley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 David R. Cawley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David R. Cawley Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is David R. Cawley Middle School a charter school?
No, David R. Cawley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David R. Cawley Middle School a Title I school?
No, David R. Cawley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David R. Cawley Middle School?
16.8% of students at David R. Cawley 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Merrimack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (603) 518-5047
- Area population (ZIP 03106)
- 14,923
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 03106; 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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