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#76 of 480 schools in NH

Top 16% in state

Sunapee Middle High School

Middle School · Sunapee School District · Sunapee, NH

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

10 North Rd., Sunapee, NH 03782

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$34,128
Chronic Absenteeism7.1%

Students at Sunapee Middle High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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

16.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sunapee Middle High 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average575/100K

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

$109,185

Median home value

$377,100

Median rent

$1,767/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Royal AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–121.0 mi187Compare →
Newport Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.96–84.2 mi149Compare →

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.

Sunapee School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$34,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sunapee Middle High School

Sunapee Middle High School is a public middle school in Sunapee, NH, part of Sunapee School District, serving approximately 85 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunapee Middle High School

What grades does Sunapee Middle High School serve?

Sunapee Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sunapee Middle High School?

Sunapee Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunapee Middle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunapee Middle High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunapee Middle High School rank in NH?

Sunapee Middle High School ranks #76 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Sunapee Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunapee Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Sunapee Middle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunapee Middle High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sunapee Middle High School a charter school?

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

Is Sunapee Middle High School a Title I school?

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

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

16.5% of students at Sunapee Middle High 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
85
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.1%
Area population (ZIP 03782)
3,104
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
56.1
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 03782; 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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