How many students attend West Running Brook Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 518 students attended West Running Brook Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of West Running Brook Middle School?

Students at West Running Brook Middle School are 85% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

West Running Brook Middle School

Summary:

West Running Brook Middle School is a public middle school in Derry, New Hampshire, serving 499 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Derry Cooperative School District, which is ranked 125 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Running Brook Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to state and district averages, the school's academic performance is generally lower than its peers. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (29%), reading (42%), and science (35%) were all below the state averages. When compared to nearby schools, such as Windham Middle School, West Running Brook Middle School consistently underperforms across all subject areas and grade levels.

Another area of concern is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.58%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. This lack of diversity raises questions about the school's ability to serve and support a more diverse student population. Additionally, while the school performs relatively better for its special education students compared to other subgroups, the school's ranking for this group has declined in recent years, indicating a need for improvement in supporting these students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038-4143

(603) 432-1250

District: Derry Cooperative School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,686

Feeder schools for West Running Brook Middle School:

Elementary:	Derry Village School
	East Derry Memorial Elementary School
	South Range Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 518

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Running Brook Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Running Brook Middle School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare West Running Brook Middle School employs 44.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Running Brook Middle School is $14,686.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Running Brook Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Derry Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Cooperative School District 125^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Running Brook Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Running Brook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	58.53	49^th	126	61.1%
2007	58.97	47^th	125	62.4%
2008	65.47	40^th	129	69.0%
2009	69.33	32^nd	127	74.8%
2010	69.56	36^th	127	71.7%
2011	60.60	45^th	128	64.8%
2012	55.43	58^th	131	55.7%
2013	54.99	58^th	131	55.7%
2014	48.85	74^th	132	43.9%
2015	45.12	61^st	107	43.0%
2016	47.49	73^rd	134	45.5%
2017	45.32	75^th	125	40.0%
2018	45.46	79^th	131	39.7%
2019	46.21	68^th	128	46.9%
2021	35.08	78^th	125	37.6%
2022	44.65	73^rd	130	43.8%
2023	27.81	102^nd	134	23.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Running Brook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	27.79	39^th	49	20.4%
2019	41.47	28^th	48	41.7%
2021	35.30	27^th	35	22.9%
2022	46.93	26^th	47	44.7%
2023	43.07	27^th	52	48.1%

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Rank History for Female students at West Running Brook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.32	65^th	116	44.0%
2019	48.25	58^th	114	49.1%
2021	38.37	67^th	113	40.7%
2022	49.71	50^th	115	56.5%
2023	32.83	81^st	114	28.9%

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Rank History for Male students at West Running Brook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	40.21	70^th	114	38.6%
2019	46.61	56^th	113	50.4%
2021	34.94	72^nd	116	37.9%
2022	43.35	69^th	117	41.0%
2023	25.81	91^st	117	22.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Running Brook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	58.77	8^th	18	55.6%

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Rank History for White students at West Running Brook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	45.11	75^th	129	41.9%
2019	47.51	65^th	126	48.4%
2021	34.72	78^th	123	36.6%
2022	44.82	71^st	129	45.0%
2023	26.09	103^rd	132	22.0%

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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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Enrollment information for West Running Brook Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	755	5	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	778
1996	755	5	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	778
1997	767	6	12	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	799
1998	809	7	9	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	842
1999	845	15	11	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	893
2000	876	12	13	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	920
2001	885	8	24	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	935
2002	839	4	13	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	865
2003	839	4	13	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	865
2004	788	11	12	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	822
2005	795	11	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	823
2006	703	7	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
2007	675	8	11	11	0	n/a	n/a	10	715
2008	657	14	13	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
2009	636	17	12	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
2010	561	16	9	8	0	0	20	0	614
2011	524	6	6	12	1	0	17	0	566
2012	503	6	12	16	2	0	20	0	559
2013	503	6	8	18	1	0	16	0	552
2014	516	9	8	16	2	1	18	0	570
2015	500	6	6	17	5	0	15	0	549
2016	470	4	7	18	4	0	20	0	523
2017	477	8	8	17	4	0	21	0	535
2018	488	7	8	23	4	0	26	0	556
2019	505	8	7	27	6	1	23	0	577
2020	510	8	5	32	4	1	23	0	583
2021	503	7	6	20	3	1	22	0	562
2022	477	9	7	24	2	0	18	0	537
2023	437	6	9	22	2	0	23	0	499
2024	442	9	11	25	4	0	27	0	518

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Running Brook Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	778	47.0	16.6	9
1996	778	47.0	16.6	9
1997	799	47.0	17.0	7.8
1998	842	31.6	26.6	8.4
1999	893	50.0	17.9	8
2000	920	68.3	13.5	19.3
2001	935	55.3	16.9	18.2
2002	865	52.2	16.6	14
2003	865	52.2	16.6	14
2004	822	54.0	15.2	14.5
2005	823	56.6	14.5	16
2006	721	58.8	12.3	14.7
2007	715	58.0	12.3	14.8
2008	700	55.0	12.7	13.9
2009	676	56.0	12.1	16
2010	614	54.0	11.3	21.5
2011	566	53.0	10.6	22.4
2012	559	48.0	11.6	22.4
2013	552	48.0	11.5	24.5
2014	570	46.0	12.3	23.5
2015	549	45.0	12.2	22.8
2016	523	43.0	12.1	21.2
2017	535	40.0	13.3	18.5
2018	556	43.0	12.9	20.3
2019	577	44.0	13.1	19.2
2020	583	44.5	13.1	16.1
2021	562	44.5	12.6	20.3
2022	537	44.5	12.0	14.5
2023	499	44.5	11.2	19
2024	518	44.5	11.6	20.8

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 West Running Brook Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	778	47.0	16.6	9
1996	778	47.0	16.6	9
1997	799	47.0	17.0	7.8
1998	842	31.6	26.6	8.4
1999	893	50.0	17.9	8
2000	920	68.3	13.5	19.3
2001	935	55.3	16.9	18.2
2002	865	52.2	16.6	14
2003	865	52.2	16.6	14
2004	822	54.0	15.2	14.5
2005	823	56.6	14.5	16
2006	721	58.8	12.3	14.7
2007	715	58.0	12.3	14.8
2008	700	55.0	12.7	13.9
2009	676	56.0	12.1	16
2010	614	54.0	11.3	21.5
2011	566	53.0	10.6	22.4
2012	559	48.0	11.6	22.4
2013	552	48.0	11.5	24.5
2014	570	46.0	12.3	23.5
2015	549	45.0	12.2	22.8
2016	523	43.0	12.1	21.2
2017	535	40.0	13.3	18.5
2018	556	43.0	12.9	20.3
2019	577	44.0	13.1	19.2
2020	583	44.5	13.1	16.1
2021	562	44.5	12.6	20.3
2022	537	44.5	12.0	14.5
2023	499	44.5	11.2	19
2024	518	44.5	11.6	20.8

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 West Running Brook Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,686

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Running Brook Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 68^th of 128 Middle schools	Ranks 102^nd of 134 Middle schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (West Running Brook Middle School)	45	34	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	38	28	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	42	5%
6th Grade Reading (West Running Brook Middle School)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	46	45	1%
6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	53	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Running Brook Middle School)	51	28	23%
7th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	46	30	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	39	8%
7th Grade Reading (West Running Brook Middle School)	56	39	17%
7th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	54	39	15%
7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	54	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Running Brook Middle School)	52	26	26%
8th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	38	28	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	45	35	10%
8th Grade Reading (West Running Brook Middle School)	56	44	12%
8th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	48	48
8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Science (West Running Brook Middle School)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Science (Derry Cooperative School District)	34	36	2%
8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (West Running Brook Middle School)	49	29	20%
All Grades Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	48	36	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (West Running Brook Middle School)	53	42	11%
All Grades Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	51	45	6%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (West Running Brook Middle School)	41	35	6%
All Grades Science (Derry Cooperative School District)	37	38	1%
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	577	499	13.5%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	7	9	28.6%
Hispanic	27	22	18.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	505	437	13.5%
Two or More Races	23	23
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.2%	19%	0.2%

Schools Near West Running Brook 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
West Running Brook Middle School	Public	6-8	1 W. Running Brook Ln.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-1250	518	45	11.6	20.8%	442 (85.3%)	9 (1.7%)	25 (4.8%)	11 (2.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.2%)								(n/a)														$14,686
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School	Public	6-8	5 Hood Rd.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-1224	519	43	11.9	30.4%	429 (82.7%)	9 (1.7%)	46 (8.9%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.0%)	21	106^th of 130 public middle schools	18.5%		31.5	97^th of 134 public middle schools	27.6%	9		18.0	26.0	18.0	21.0		43.0	52.0	37.0	45.0		18.0	18.0	$16,238
Londonderry Middle School	Public	6-8	313 Mammoth Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-6925	948	92	10.3	15.6%	821 (86.6%)	8 (0.8%)	58 (6.1%)	23 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.9%)	43.9	70^th of 130 public middle schools	46.2%		55	56^th of 134 public middle schools	58.2%	14		47.0	43.0	28.0	40.0		60.0	58.0	40.0	53.0		22.0	22.0	$16,998
Windham Center School	Public	5-6	2 Lowell Rd.	Windham	03087	Rockingham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 845-1554	433	30	14.6	3.9%	342 (79.0%)	4 (0.9%)	26 (6.0%)	22 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.0%)								(n/a)	68.0	69.0			68.0	77.0	77.0			77.0	57.0		57.0	$16,293
Hampstead Middle School	Public	5-8	28 School St.	Hampstead	03841	Rockingham County	Hampstead School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 329-6743	344	36	9.5	7.6%	311 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	64.8	38^th of 130 public middle schools	70.8%		77.7	18^th of 134 public middle schools	86.6%	20	45.0	57.0	55.0	44.0	51.0	63.0	55.0	69.0	60.0	61.0	43.0	30.0	37.0	$21,998
Windham Middle School	Public	7-8	112A Lowell Rd.	Windham	03087	Rockingham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 845-1556	425	34	12.5	2.1%	331 (77.9%)	4 (0.9%)	17 (4.0%)	27 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.8%)	94.1	3^rd of 130 public middle schools	97.7%		92.6	7^th of 134 public middle schools	94.8%	4			67.0	76.0	72.0			81.0	77.0	79.0		59.0	59.0	$15,858
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
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
Woodbury School	Public	6-8	206 Main St.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 893-7055	772	62	12.5	17.7%	593 (76.8%)	8 (1.0%)	97 (12.6%)	33 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.1%)	50.9	58^th of 130 public middle schools	55.4%		54	58^th of 134 public middle schools	56.7%			41.0	39.0	30.0	37.0		55.0	55.0	56.0	55.0		43.0	43.0	$15,435
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

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