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#266 of 480 schools in NH

Gorham Middle School

Middle School · Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District · Gorham, NH

A Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

120 Main St., Gorham, NH 03581

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$21,726
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Gorham Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

28.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gorham 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,794/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gorham), 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

$61,370

Median home value

$155,700

Median rent

$786/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$21,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gorham Middle School is listed in Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gorham Middle School

Gorham Middle School is a public middle school in Gorham, NH, part of Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District, serving approximately 84 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gorham Middle School

What grades does Gorham Middle School serve?

Gorham Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Gorham Middle School?

Gorham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorham Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gorham Middle School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gorham Middle School rank in NH?

Gorham Middle School ranks #266 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Gorham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gorham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Gorham Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gorham Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gorham Middle School a charter school?

No, Gorham Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gorham Middle School a Title I school?

No, Gorham Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gorham Middle School?

28.6% of students at Gorham 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
84
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Coos County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 03581)
3,243
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
54.2
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 03581; 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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