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#164 of 480 schools in NH
Top 34% in state
Hopkinton Middle School
Middle School · Hopkinton School District · Contoocook, NH
A middle school in Contoocook, NH where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
297 Park Ave., Contoocook, NH 03229
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopkinton Middle School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
4.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hopkinton 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,216
Median home value
$441,200
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hopkinton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopkinton Middle School is listed in Hopkinton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopkinton Middle School
Hopkinton Middle School is a public middle school in Contoocook, NH, part of Hopkinton School District, serving approximately 168 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopkinton Middle School
What grades does Hopkinton Middle School serve?
Hopkinton Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Hopkinton Middle School?
Hopkinton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopkinton Middle School rank in NH?
Hopkinton Middle School ranks #164 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Hopkinton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopkinton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Hopkinton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkinton Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hopkinton Middle School a charter school?
No, Hopkinton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopkinton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hopkinton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopkinton Middle School?
4.2% of students at Hopkinton 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merrimack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (603) 746-4167
- Area population (ZIP 03229)
- 5,976
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 03229; 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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