Very Good
#143 of 480 schools in NH
Top 30% in state
Hampstead Middle School
Middle School · Hampstead School District · Hampstead, NH
A middle school in Hampstead, NH where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
28 School St., Hampstead, NH 03841
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hampstead Middle School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
7.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hampstead Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampstead), 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
$99,268
Median home value
$465,800
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlane Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 731 | 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.
Hampstead School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hampstead Middle School is listed in Hampstead School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hampstead Middle School
Hampstead Middle School is a public middle school in Hampstead, NH, part of Hampstead School District, serving approximately 344 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hampstead Middle School
What grades does Hampstead Middle School serve?
Hampstead Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hampstead Middle School?
Hampstead Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hampstead Middle School rank in NH?
Hampstead Middle School ranks #143 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Hampstead Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hampstead Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hampstead Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampstead Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hampstead Middle School a charter school?
No, Hampstead Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hampstead Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hampstead Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampstead Middle School?
7.6% of students at Hampstead 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Phone
- (603) 329-6743
- Area population (ZIP 03841)
- 6,282
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 03841; 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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