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#333 of 480 schools in NH

Somersworth Middle School

Middle School · Somersworth School District · Somersworth, NH

A middle school in Somersworth, NH where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7 Memorial Dr., Somersworth, NH 03878

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$22,291
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Somersworth Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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

37.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Somersworth 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. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,714/100K

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

$79,691

Median home value

$295,200

Median rent

$1,410/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03878; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

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Berwick AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–124.0 mi534Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Somersworth School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$22,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Somersworth Middle School

Somersworth Middle School is a public middle school in Somersworth, NH, part of Somersworth School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Somersworth Middle School

What grades does Somersworth Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Somersworth Middle School?

Somersworth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Somersworth Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Somersworth Middle School rank in NH?

Somersworth Middle School ranks #333 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Somersworth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Somersworth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Somersworth Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Somersworth Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Somersworth Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Somersworth Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

37.5% of students at Somersworth 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
309
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Strafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
Area population (ZIP 03878)
12,145
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
38.3
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 03878; 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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