Gilford Middle School

Summary:

Gilford Middle School is a public middle school serving 305 students in grades 5-8 in Gilford, New Hampshire, which is part of the Shaker Regional School District. The school consistently ranks among the top 50 middle schools in the state, with strong academic performance that sets it apart from many nearby schools.

Gilford Middle School stands out for its high student performance, particularly in mathematics and reading. Across all grade levels, students outperform the state average in both subjects, with 7th graders excelling in mathematics at 59% proficient or better. In reading, 5th graders achieve an impressive 71% proficiency, the highest among all grade levels. While the school's science proficiency is lower than the state average, it still performs better than nearby schools like Franklin Middle School and Laconia Middle School. Additionally, Gilford Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which is lower than many surrounding schools.

One notable aspect of Gilford Middle School is its significantly higher percentage of white students (89.84%) compared to the state average, indicating a lack of racial diversity in the student population. This may be an area for the school to examine and potentially address. Overall, Gilford Middle School's consistent high performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, makes it a standout institution in the region, though its lack of diversity and lower science proficiency scores could be areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
       Gilford, NH  03249-7504


(603) 527-2460

District: Gilford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,625 Help


Students who attend Gilford Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gilford High School

Feeder schools for Gilford Middle School:

Elementary:    Gilford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Asian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilford Middle School ranks better than 58.5% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilford Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilford Middle School is $20,625.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilford Middle School 54th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Gilford Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Gilford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilford School District 67th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilford Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gilford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.87 16th 126 87.3%
2007 71.77 23rd 125 81.6%
2008 67.48 36th 129 72.1%
2009 60.43 44th 127 65.4%
2010 49.45 69th 127 45.7%
2011 58.51 48th 128 62.5%
2012 68.12 33rd 131 74.8%
2013 57.91 52nd 131 60.3%
2014 49.99 72nd 132 45.5%
2015 53.97 49th 107 54.2%
2016 36.89 97th 134 27.6%
2017 73.57 28th 125 77.6%
2018 71.29 28th 131 78.6%
2019 79.61 18th 128 85.9%
2021 63.07 39th 125 68.8%
2022 61.46 41st 130 68.5%
2023 55.91 53rd 134 60.4%
2024 53.04 54th 130 58.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Gilford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.45 24th 116 79.3%
2019 73.32 20th 114 82.5%
2021 64.39 31st 113 72.6%
2022 68.56 30th 115 73.9%
2023 63.82 36th 114 68.4%
2024 62.02 37th 110 66.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Gilford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.97 25th 114 78.1%
2019 83.77 14th 113 87.6%
2021 60.76 38th 116 67.2%
2022 53.79 49th 117 58.1%
2023 47.61 58th 117 50.4%
2024 44.55 61st 113 46.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gilford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.66 30th 129 76.7%
2019 78.59 17th 126 86.5%
2021 61.97 38th 123 69.1%
2022 60.95 40th 129 69.0%
2023 51.83 59th 132 55.3%
2024 48.18 58th 128 54.7%
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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.

Gilford Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Gilford Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 288 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 283 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1996 283 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1997 293 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 295 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 315 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 300 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2001 318 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 299 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 299 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 307 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 383 0 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 385 2 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 371 2 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 377 2 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 350 5 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 347 2 9 6 0 0 0 0 364
2011 341 4 10 7 1 0 0 0 363
2012 322 2 5 5 3 0 0 0 337
2013 329 2 5 5 2 1 0 0 344
2014 325 2 5 8 2 0 0 0 342
2015 303 1 4 8 1 1 3 0 321
2016 316 1 4 11 0 2 4 0 338
2017 310 0 5 15 0 2 4 0 336
2018 300 0 2 14 0 1 5 0 322
2019 287 0 5 13 0 0 6 0 311
2020 303 1 7 12 0 0 6 0 329
2021 310 1 8 11 0 0 3 0 333
2022 294 1 9 12 0 0 4 0 320
2023 274 4 10 11 0 0 6 0 305

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

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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 Gilford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 293 20.9 14.0 n/a
1995 289 20.5 14.1 n/a
1996 289 20.5 14.1 n/a
1997 295 30.4 9.7 n/a
1998 297 30.0 9.9 12.1
1999 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
2000 304 22.8 13.3 12.8
2001 321 25.9 12.4 8.7
2002 301 26.0 11.6 7.6
2003 301 26.0 11.6 7.6
2004 308 25.0 12.3 10.7
2005 391 32.1 12.2 11.5
2006 396 33.3 11.9 11.4
2007 382 33.0 11.6 11.8
2008 390 33.5 11.6 14.4
2009 369 32.0 11.5 15.4
2010 364 33.0 11.0 15.4
2011 363 33.0 11.0 19.6
2012 337 32.0 10.5 19
2013 344 31.0 11.0 21.8
2014 342 30.0 11.4 21.9
2015 321 29.0 11.0 22.1
2016 338 30.0 11.2 19.5
2017 336 31.0 10.8 21.7
2018 322 29.0 11.1 16.8
2019 311 28.0 11.1 22.2
2020 329 30.0 10.9 20.4
2021 333 28.0 11.8 14.1
2022 320 29.0 11.0 17.8
2023 305 27.0 11.2 17.7

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 Gilford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 293 20.9 14.0 n/a
1995 289 20.5 14.1 n/a
1996 289 20.5 14.1 n/a
1997 295 30.4 9.7 n/a
1998 297 30.0 9.9 12.1
1999 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
2000 304 22.8 13.3 12.8
2001 321 25.9 12.4 8.7
2002 301 26.0 11.6 7.6
2003 301 26.0 11.6 7.6
2004 308 25.0 12.3 10.7
2005 391 32.1 12.2 11.5
2006 396 33.3 11.9 11.4
2007 382 33.0 11.6 11.8
2008 390 33.5 11.6 14.4
2009 369 32.0 11.5 15.4
2010 364 33.0 11.0 15.4
2011 363 33.0 11.0 19.6
2012 337 32.0 10.5 19
2013 344 31.0 11.0 21.8
2014 342 30.0 11.4 21.9
2015 321 29.0 11.0 22.1
2016 338 30.0 11.2 19.5
2017 336 31.0 10.8 21.7
2018 322 29.0 11.1 16.8
2019 311 28.0 11.1 22.2
2020 329 30.0 10.9 20.4
2021 333 28.0 11.8 14.1
2022 320 29.0 11.0 17.8
2023 305 27.0 11.2 17.7

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 Gilford Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,625

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilford Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 134 Middle schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Gilford Middle School)6731
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gilford School District)6731
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Gilford Middle School)7452
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Gilford School District)7452
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Gilford Middle School)5133
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Gilford School District)5133
 18%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gilford Middle School)6159
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gilford School District)6159
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Gilford Middle School)6062
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Gilford School District)6062
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gilford Middle School)6856
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gilford School District)6856
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Gilford Middle School)7250
 22%
   7th Grade Reading (Gilford School District)7250
 22%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gilford Middle School)7341
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gilford School District)7341
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Gilford Middle School)7441
 33%
   8th Grade Reading (Gilford School District)7441
 33%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Gilford Middle School)5836
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Gilford School District)5836
 22%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Gilford Middle School)6747
 20%
   All Grades Mathematics (Gilford School District)6249
 13%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Gilford Middle School)7051
 19%
   All Grades Reading (Gilford School District)6454
 10%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Gilford Middle School)5435
 19%
   All Grades Science (Gilford School District)5138
 13%
   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 Students311305
 1.9%
African American04
American Indian00
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic1311
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White287274
 4.5%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%17.7%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilford Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Gilford Middle School.

Students who attend Gilford Middle School usually go on to attend Gilford High School

Students at Gilford Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Gilford Middle School ranks 54th of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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