Below Average
#387 of 480 schools in NH
Inter-lakes Middle School
Middle School · Inter-lakes Cooperative School District · Meredith, NH
An Inter-lakes Cooperative School District middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Laker Ln, Meredith, NH 03253
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Inter-lakes Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Inter-lakes 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average646/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meredith), 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
$69,808
Median home value
$444,500
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03253; 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 Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Inter-lakes Cooperative School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $31,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inter-lakes Middle School is listed in Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inter-lakes Middle School
Inter-lakes Middle School is a public middle school in Meredith, NH, part of Inter-lakes Cooperative School District, serving approximately 148 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inter-lakes Middle School
What grades does Inter-lakes Middle School serve?
Inter-lakes Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Inter-lakes Middle School?
Inter-lakes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inter-lakes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inter-lakes Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inter-lakes Middle School rank in NH?
Inter-lakes Middle School ranks #387 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Inter-lakes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Inter-lakes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Inter-lakes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inter-lakes Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Inter-lakes Middle School a charter school?
No, Inter-lakes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inter-lakes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Inter-lakes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inter-lakes Middle School?
23.0% of students at Inter-lakes 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
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Belknap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (603) 279-6162
- Area population (ZIP 03253)
- 6,677
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 55
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 03253; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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