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#108 of 480 schools in NH

Top 22% in state

Hampton Academy

Middle School · Hampton School District · Hampton, NH

A middle school in Hampton, NH serving grades 6th – 8th.

29 Academy Ave., Hampton, NH 03842

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$25,178
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Hampton Academy score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

13.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hampton Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated844/100K

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

$94,433

Median home value

$491,600

Median rent

$1,679/mo

College educated

43.3%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Seabrook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.25–84.1 mi301Compare →
Cooperative Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.46–84.5 mi923Compare →
Learning Skills AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1private3–124.8 mi58Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hampton School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$25,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hampton Academy is listed in Hampton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hampton Academy

Hampton Academy is a public middle school in Hampton, NH, part of Hampton School District, serving approximately 302 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hampton Academy

What grades does Hampton Academy serve?

Hampton Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hampton Academy?

Hampton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hampton Academy rank in NH?

Hampton Academy ranks #108 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Hampton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hampton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hampton Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampton Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hampton Academy a charter school?

No, Hampton Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hampton Academy a Title I school?

No, Hampton Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampton Academy?

13.2% of students at Hampton Academy 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
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
Area population (ZIP 03842)
16,180
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
54.7
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 03842; 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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