Is Ross A. Lurgio Middle School a good school?

Yes. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks in the top 6.2% of New Hampshire middle schools.

How many students attend Ross A. Lurgio Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 680 students attended Ross A. Lurgio Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ross A. Lurgio Middle School?

Students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Ross A. Lurgio Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ross A. Lurgio Middle School usually go on to attend Bedford High School

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Summary:

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Bedford, New Hampshire, serving around 700 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Bedford School District, which is ranked 11th out of 163 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School consistently performs exceptionally well on state assessments, with 64% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 71% proficient or better in reading, significantly outperforming the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 10 middle schools in New Hampshire for several years, reaching as high as 4th in the state in 2017-2018 and 2022-2023, placing it in the top 3-8% of middle schools in the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 15 New Hampshire middle schools for Hispanic students and 1st out of 10 for Asian students in reading proficiency.

When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, such as those in the Manchester School District, Ross A. Lurgio Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher mathematics and reading proficiency rates. The school's student population is predominantly white, with around 78% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Manchester School District schools. Despite this, the school has maintained its high performance over the years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistent top 10 rankings in the state for the past decade, demonstrating its commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

47A Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110-5527

(603) 310-9100

District: Bedford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,238

Students who attend Ross A. Lurgio Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bedford High School

Feeder schools for Ross A. Lurgio Middle School:

Elementary:	Memorial School
	Peter Woodbury School
	Riddle Brook School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 680

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Asian:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.9%), two or more races (8.1%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Ross A. Lurgio Middle School employs 56.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is $14,238.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross A. Lurgio Middle School 8^th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Ross A. Lurgio Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bedford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford School District 11^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2010	91.16	3^rd	127	97.6%
2011	83.95	10^th	128	92.2%
2012	87.27	6^th	131	95.4%
2013	87.89	7^th	131	94.7%
2014	87.46	7^th	132	94.7%
2016	79.99	17^th	134	87.3%
2017	87.22	6^th	125	95.2%
2018	92.40	4^th	131	96.9%
2019	90.36	9^th	128	93.0%
2021	91.39	10^th	125	92.0%
2022	90.32	7^th	130	94.6%
2023	94.43	4^th	134	97.0%
2024	87.21	8^th	130	93.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	84.86	1^st	8	87.5%
2019	83.06	2^nd	11	81.8%
2022	79.75	3^rd	10	70.0%
2023	82.42	3^rd	10	70.0%
2024	84.55	2^nd	8	75.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	62.76	11^th	49	77.6%
2019	54.56	15^th	48	68.8%
2021	60.82	9^th	35	74.3%
2022	62.96	8^th	47	83.0%
2023	71.90	6^th	52	88.5%
2024	63.52	12^th	48	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	90.02	4^th	116	96.6%
2019	90.28	4^th	114	96.5%
2021	87.24	12^th	113	89.4%
2022	90.99	5^th	115	95.7%
2023	92.66	4^th	114	96.5%
2024	88.49	8^th	110	92.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	92.81	3^rd	114	97.4%
2019	91.63	6^th	113	94.7%
2021	93.91	5^th	116	95.7%
2022	89.80	5^th	117	95.7%
2023	95.60	3^rd	117	97.4%
2024	86.54	11^th	113	90.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	92.12	2^nd	16	87.5%
2023	85.57	1^st	10	90.0%
2024	77.53	2^nd	10	80.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2021	85.48	1^st	12	91.7%
2022	97.06	1^st	15	93.3%
2023	94.44	3^rd	18	83.3%
2024	90.97	2^nd	16	87.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	91.30	4^th	129	96.9%
2019	89.81	8^th	126	93.7%
2021	90.64	11^th	123	91.1%
2022	88.30	8^th	129	93.8%
2023	93.14	4^th	132	97.0%
2024	85.11	15^th	128	88.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, January 19, 2013

Lurgio does an excellent job of encouraging the students to assume responsibility for their own education. My daughter is a gifted student and has the opportunity to take high school level foreign language (Mandarin) and math (Algebra/Geometry) classes for high school credit. She also participates in the extra-curricular Writer's Group that suits her ability and interest. Teachers are accessible and seem to truly care about the students. Sports programs are nuturing. Music offerings are substantial. The facility is new and inviting. Best decision we ever made was to build a home in Bedford 20 years ago! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	654	7	21	9	0	n/a	n/a	691
2009	648	7	27	12	0	n/a	n/a	694
2010	694	6	30	4	1	0	21	756
2011	694	9	25	5	2	1	20	756
2012	670	8	21	8	1	1	22	731
2013	687	9	30	12	0	1	24	763
2014	689	12	35	13	0	2	23	774
2015	693	6	31	17	0	1	27	775
2016	663	5	34	17	3	2	27	751
2017	670	7	44	13	3	2	27	766
2018	640	5	53	15	0	1	40	754
2019	605	4	52	16	0	1	53	731
2020	615	3	65	18	0	0	45	746
2021	564	9	56	26	0	1	46	702
2022	541	8	54	26	0	1	60	690
2023	548	8	63	18	1	0	62	700
2024	543	9	51	21	1	0	55	680

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	691	51.5	13.4	2.7
2009	694	51.5	13.5	3
2010	756	53.5	14.1	4.6
2011	756	56.5	13.3	5.8
2012	731	53.7	13.6	5.6
2013	763	53.2	14.3	5.4
2014	774	53.6	14.4	5.8
2015	775	58.0	13.3	6.3
2016	751	56.0	13.4	5.5
2017	766	57.2	13.3	4.6
2018	754	59.2	12.7	6.2
2019	731	61.4	11.9	5.9
2020	746	60.4	12.3	4.3
2021	702	60.4	11.6	4
2022	690	60.4	11.4	4.6
2023	700	56.7	12.3	5
2024	680	56.4	12.0	4.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	691	51.5	13.4	2.7
2009	694	51.5	13.5	3
2010	756	53.5	14.1	4.6
2011	756	56.5	13.3	5.8
2012	731	53.7	13.6	5.6
2013	763	53.2	14.3	5.4
2014	774	53.6	14.4	5.8
2015	775	58.0	13.3	6.3
2016	751	56.0	13.4	5.5
2017	766	57.2	13.3	4.6
2018	754	59.2	12.7	6.2
2019	731	61.4	11.9	5.9
2020	746	60.4	12.3	4.3
2021	702	60.4	11.6	4
2022	690	60.4	11.4	4.6
2023	700	56.7	12.3	5
2024	680	56.4	12.0	4.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,238

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 128 Middle schools	Ranks 4^th of 134 Middle schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)	79	68	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bedford School District)	79	68	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	39	8%
7th Grade Reading (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)	81	83	2%
7th Grade Reading (Bedford School District)	81	83	2%
7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	54	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)	75	66	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bedford School District)	75	66	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	45	35	10%
8th Grade Reading (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)	74	80	6%
8th Grade Reading (Bedford School District)	74	80	6%
8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Science (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)	59	60	1%
8th Grade Science (Bedford School District)	59	60	1%
8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)	77	67	10%
All Grades Mathematics (Bedford School District)	78	74	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)	78	81	3%
All Grades Reading (Bedford School District)	79	79
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)	59	60	1%
All Grades Science (Bedford School District)	57	61	4%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	731	700	4.2%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	52	63	21.2%
Hispanic	16	18	12.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	605	548	9.4%
Two or More Races	53	62	17%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.9%	5%	0.9%

Schools Near Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)					NH SAS Reading (2024)					NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School	Public	7-8	47A Nashua Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 310-9100	680	56	12.0	4.9%	543 (79.9%)	9 (1.3%)	21 (3.1%)	51 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.1%)	87.2	8^th of 130 public middle schools	93.8%		94.4	4^th of 134 public middle schools	97.0%	4			63.0	65.0	64.0			68.0	74.0	71.0		54.0	54.0	$14,238
McKelvie Intermediate School	Public	5-6	108 Liberty Hill Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 472-3951	625	47	13.2	6.2%	491 (78.6%)	4 (0.6%)	21 (3.4%)	55 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.3%)								(n/a)	65.0	74.0			69.0	75.0	76.0			76.0	59.0		59.0	$14,120
Middle School At Parkside	Public	5-8	75 Parkside Ave.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6356	801	84	9.5	55.2%	373 (46.6%)	70 (8.7%)	234 (29.2%)	21 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (12.6%)	5.8	128^th of 130 public middle schools	1.5%		4.1	134^th of 134 public middle schools	0.0%	6	10.0	15.0	10.0		11.0	24.0	32.0	16.0	22.0	23.0	10.0		10.0	$14,468
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	5-8	5 Perimeter Rd	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	The Founders Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 952-4705	263	24	10.8	19.8%	191 (72.6%)	11 (4.2%)	34 (12.9%)	18 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	15.9	110^th of 130 public middle schools	15.4%		35.9	90^th of 134 public middle schools	32.8%	20		13.0	19.0	14.0	14.0	56.0	42.0	39.0	32.0	41.0	24.0	27.0	26.0
Southside Middle School	Public	5-8	300 South Jewett St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6359	741	78	9.5	47.5%	359 (48.4%)	69 (9.3%)	218 (29.4%)	38 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.6%)	9.6	124^th of 130 public middle schools	4.6%		7.7	131^st of 134 public middle schools	2.2%	7	14.0	16.0	21.0	17.0	17.0	33.0	26.0	34.0	27.0	30.0	17.0	15.0	16.0	$14,064
Merrimack Middle School	Public	7-8	31 Madeline Bennett Ln.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-6289	511	45	11.3	9.8%	444 (86.9%)	6 (1.2%)	17 (3.3%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.3%)	52.3	55^th of 130 public middle schools	57.7%		50.4	61^st of 134 public middle schools	54.5%	6			35.0	41.0	38.0			55.0	56.0	55.0		40.0	40.0	$19,261
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	26 Baboosic Lake Rd.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 424-6221	509	42	12.1	10.8%	439 (86.2%)	5 (1.0%)	15 (2.9%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.1%)								(n/a)	28.0	50.0			38.0	56.0	58.0			57.0	37.0		37.0	$18,479
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)	Public, Charter	6-8	470 Pine St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Kreiva Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 232-7974	47	0		66.0%	24 (51.1%)	5 (10.6%)	5 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (27.7%)								(n/a)			0.0							18.0
Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	201 Jack Lovering Drive	Manchester	03109	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 628-6247	679	69	9.9	45.2%	326 (48.0%)	81 (11.9%)	174 (25.6%)	42 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.1%)	5.8	129^th of 130 public middle schools	0.8%		6.3	132^nd of 134 public middle schools	1.5%	3		12.0	17.0	14.0	14.0		21.0	26.0	22.0	23.0		10.0	10.0	$14,613
Hillside Middle School	Public	6-8	112 Reservoir Ave.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6352	772	69	11.1	44.4%	360 (46.6%)	87 (11.3%)	222 (28.8%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (11.5%)	9.9	123^rd of 130 public middle schools	5.4%		10.5	128^th of 134 public middle schools	4.5%	5		15.0	15.0	14.0	15.0		34.0	31.0	25.0	30.0		21.0	21.0	$13,772

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