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#457 of 480 schools in NH
Weare Middle School
Middle School · Weare School District · Weare, NH
A middle school in Weare, NH where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16 East Rd., Weare, NH 03281
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weare Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Weare 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weare), 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
$115,833
Median home value
$363,100
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
94.1%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03281; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Weare School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weare Middle School is listed in Weare School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weare Middle School
Weare Middle School is a public middle school in Weare, NH, part of Weare School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weare Middle School
What grades does Weare Middle School serve?
Weare Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Weare Middle School?
Weare Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weare Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weare 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 Weare Middle School rank in NH?
Weare Middle School ranks #457 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Weare Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Weare Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Weare Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weare Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Weare Middle School a charter school?
No, Weare Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weare Middle School a Title I school?
No, Weare Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weare Middle School?
17.2% of students at Weare 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (603) 529-7555
- Area population (ZIP 03281)
- 9,141
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 03281; 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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