Berlin Middle School

Summary:

Berlin Middle School is a public middle school in Berlin, New Hampshire, serving 220 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Berlin School District, which is ranked 152 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berlin Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below the state average in proficiency rates for the New Hampshire SAS assessments in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The school ranks in the bottom quarter for female, male, and white students, as well as the bottom 10% for special education students. With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39% to 47%, the school serves a community with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles observed.

In comparison, nearby schools like Groveton High School (Middle) and Gorham Middle School, which are part of the Northumberland School District and the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District, respectively, may offer different academic experiences and outcomes for students. However, the consistent low performance and widening achievement gaps at Berlin Middle School suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems to address the unique needs of its student population and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 550 Willard Street
       Berlin, NH  03570-1499


(603) 752-4122

District: Berlin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,510 Help


Students who attend Berlin Middle School usually attend:

High:    Berlin Senior High School

Feeder schools for Berlin Middle School:

Elementary:    Berlin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details Berlin Middle School ranks worse than 86.9% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berlin Middle School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berlin Middle School is $18,510.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berlin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin Middle School 113th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Berlin Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Berlin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin School District 152nd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berlin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Berlin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.22 102nd 126 19.0%
2007 15.58 113th 125 9.6%
2008 28.80 99th 129 23.3%
2009 35.42 96th 127 24.4%
2010 30.28 97th 127 23.6%
2011 11.92 118th 128 7.8%
2012 12.91 124th 131 5.3%
2013 13.43 120th 131 8.4%
2014 13.03 121st 132 8.3%
2016 18.68 118th 134 11.9%
2017 18.02 109th 125 12.8%
2018 10.71 123rd 131 6.1%
2019 18.82 111th 128 13.3%
2021 11.12 122nd 125 2.4%
2022 13.73 116th 130 10.8%
2023 12.35 124th 134 7.5%
2024 15.14 113th 130 13.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Berlin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.75 32nd 49 34.7%
2019 17.01 47th 48 2.1%
2021 33.81 29th 35 17.1%
2024 13.97 45th 48 6.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Berlin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.97 113th 116 2.6%
2019 18.21 100th 114 12.3%
2021 16.52 104th 113 8.0%
2022 21.67 94th 115 18.3%
2023 17.12 103rd 114 9.6%
2024 19.44 92nd 110 16.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Berlin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.03 103rd 114 9.6%
2019 23.25 89th 113 21.2%
2021 13.15 110th 116 5.2%
2022 11.64 108th 117 7.7%
2023 10.59 111th 117 5.1%
2024 12.94 105th 113 7.1%
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Rank History for White students at Berlin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.97 123rd 129 4.7%
2019 19.46 106th 126 15.9%
2021 10.52 119th 123 3.3%
2022 12.45 118th 129 8.5%
2023 11.77 124th 132 6.1%
2024 16.53 110th 128 14.1%
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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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berlin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 576 3 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1991 559 2 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 558 3 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 551 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 543 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 290 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1996 290 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1997 290 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 294 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1999 313 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 310 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 314
2001 294 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2002 288 2 5 4 8 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 288 2 5 4 8 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 273 3 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 288 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 302 1 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 263 4 2 6 7 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 244 1 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 257
2009 214 0 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 227
2010 211 0 1 2 5 0 7 0 226
2011 208 0 1 3 5 0 5 0 222
2012 215 0 1 3 2 0 11 0 232
2013 308 2 1 5 1 0 17 0 334
2014 289 5 0 7 1 0 12 0 314
2015 267 3 0 13 2 0 9 0 294
2016 245 0 0 12 1 1 11 0 270
2017 244 0 1 15 0 1 10 0 271
2018 259 3 0 13 0 0 11 0 286
2019 243 1 1 10 0 0 9 0 264
2020 231 4 1 13 0 0 8 0 257
2021 223 3 2 9 0 0 7 0 244
2022 228 2 2 8 0 0 7 0 247
2023 209 0 2 4 0 0 5 0 220

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 Berlin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 587 33.5 17.5 11.1
1991 570 31.5 18.0 10.2
1992 570 31.2 18.2 10.5
1993 560 32.2 17.4 12.1
1994 554 31.5 17.6 15.5
1995 292 20.6 14.2 11.6
1996 292 20.6 14.2 11.6
1997 294 20.5 14.3 13.3
1998 298 20.6 14.5 14.4
1999 314 20.7 15.2 16.2
2000 314 23.2 13.5 10.8
2001 301 22.7 13.3 23.3
2002 307 19.2 16.0 29.6
2003 307 19.2 16.0 29.6
2004 286 24.4 11.7 33.6
2005 296 24.3 12.2 30.4
2006 313 25.9 12.1 35.8
2007 282 23.9 11.8 41.8
2008 257 23.4 11.0 41.6
2009 227 22.9 9.9 46.3
2010 226 23.3 9.7 44.7
2011 222 18.4 12.0 44.6
2012 232 20.4 11.3 45.3
2013 334 27.4 12.1 56.6
2014 314 27.9 11.2 54.1
2015 294 27.0 10.8 53.7
2016 270 22.0 12.2 55.2
2017 271 21.7 12.4 56.5
2018 286 21.9 13.0 57.7
2019 264 22.9 11.5 58.7
2020 257 22.0 11.6 n/a
2021 244 20.5 11.9 39.3
2022 247 22.0 11.2 44.1
2023 220 21.7 10.1 46.8

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 Berlin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 587 33.5 17.5 11.1
1991 570 31.5 18.0 10.2
1992 570 31.2 18.2 10.5
1993 560 32.2 17.4 12.1
1994 554 31.5 17.6 15.5
1995 292 20.6 14.2 11.6
1996 292 20.6 14.2 11.6
1997 294 20.5 14.3 13.3
1998 298 20.6 14.5 14.4
1999 314 20.7 15.2 16.2
2000 314 23.2 13.5 10.8
2001 301 22.7 13.3 23.3
2002 307 19.2 16.0 29.6
2003 307 19.2 16.0 29.6
2004 286 24.4 11.7 33.6
2005 296 24.3 12.2 30.4
2006 313 25.9 12.1 35.8
2007 282 23.9 11.8 41.8
2008 257 23.4 11.0 41.6
2009 227 22.9 9.9 46.3
2010 226 23.3 9.7 44.7
2011 222 18.4 12.0 44.6
2012 232 20.4 11.3 45.3
2013 334 27.4 12.1 56.6
2014 314 27.9 11.2 54.1
2015 294 27.0 10.8 53.7
2016 270 22.0 12.2 55.2
2017 271 21.7 12.4 56.5
2018 286 21.9 13.0 57.7
2019 264 22.9 11.5 58.7
2020 257 22.0 11.6 n/a
2021 244 20.5 11.9 39.3
2022 247 22.0 11.2 44.1
2023 220 21.7 10.1 46.8

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 Berlin Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,510

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berlin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 124th of 134 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Berlin Middle School)1519
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Berlin School District)1518
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Berlin Middle School)3330
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Berlin School District)3329
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Berlin Middle School)2930
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Berlin School District)2829
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Berlin Middle School)4827
 21%
   7th Grade Reading (Berlin School District)4726
 21%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Berlin Middle School)3021
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Berlin School District)3021
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Berlin Middle School)5132
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (Berlin School District)5132
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Berlin Middle School)3419
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Berlin School District)3519
 16%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Berlin Middle School)2623
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Berlin School District)3029
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Berlin Middle School)4529
 16%
   All Grades Reading (Berlin School District)4231
 11%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Berlin Middle School)3419
 15%
   All Grades Science (Berlin School District)2819
 9%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264220
 16.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic104
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White243209
 14%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%46.8%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Berlin Middle School

Students at Berlin Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Berlin Middle School usually go on to attend Berlin Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Berlin Middle School.

Berlin Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of New Hampshire middle schools.


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