Very Good
#151 of 480 schools in NH
Top 31% in state
Gilford Middle School
Middle School · Gilford School District · Gilford, NH
A middle school in Gilford, NH where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
72 Alvah Wilson Rd., Gilford, NH 03249
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilford Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilford 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilford), 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
$115,423
Median home value
$388,700
Median rent
$1,308/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
91%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 397 | 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.
Gilford School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilford Middle School is listed in Gilford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilford Middle School
Gilford Middle School is a public middle school in Gilford, NH, part of Gilford School District, serving approximately 294 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilford Middle School
What grades does Gilford Middle School serve?
Gilford Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Gilford Middle School?
Gilford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilford Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilford Middle School rank in NH?
Gilford Middle School ranks #151 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Gilford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Gilford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilford Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gilford Middle School a charter school?
No, Gilford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilford Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gilford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilford Middle School?
15.3% of students at Gilford 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
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Belknap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (603) 527-2460
- Area population (ZIP 03249)
- 7,785
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 03249; 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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