Is David R. Cawley Middle School a good school?

David R. Cawley Middle School ranks 20 th of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend David R. Cawley Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended David R. Cawley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of David R. Cawley Middle School?

Students at David R. Cawley Middle School are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

David R. Cawley Middle School

Summary:

David R. Cawley Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Hooksett, New Hampshire, serving 429 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top 20 middle schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance that exceeds state averages.

David R. Cawley Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic results, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that are significantly higher than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 61% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%. The school's performance is particularly strong for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, White students, and special education students, all of whom rank in the top 20 or top 10 middle schools in New Hampshire. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 11.4 over the past three school years, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.01% to 16.4%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Three Rivers School and Southside Middle School, David R. Cawley Middle School outperforms them in academic metrics, with its Mathematics proficiency rate of 61% significantly higher than the 31% and 17% rates of those nearby schools, respectively. The school's consistent high performance, with its statewide ranking remaining in the top 20 middle schools in New Hampshire since the 2013-2014 school year, and its ability to support the academic success of diverse student populations, make it a standout educational institution in the Hooksett School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

89 Whitehall Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106-2107

(603) 518-5047

District: Hooksett School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,082

Feeder schools for David R. Cawley Middle School:

Elementary:	Fred C. Underhill School
	Hooksett Memorial School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Asian:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details David R. Cawley Middle School ranks better than 84.6% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), two or more races (5.4%), Asian (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David R. Cawley Middle School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare David R. Cawley Middle School employs 39.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at David R. Cawley Middle School is $17,082.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David R. Cawley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks David R. Cawley Middle School 20^th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See David R. Cawley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hooksett School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hooksett School District 32^nd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at David R. Cawley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	77.40	18^th	126	85.7%
2007	76.93	17^th	125	86.4%
2008	70.07	29^th	129	77.5%
2009	75.57	21^st	127	83.5%
2010	73.13	28^th	127	78.0%
2011	83.08	12^th	128	90.6%
2012	71.96	26^th	131	80.2%
2013	76.04	25^th	131	80.9%
2014	68.89	33^rd	132	75.0%
2015	72.41	24^th	107	77.6%
2016	70.85	30^th	134	77.6%
2017	66.50	38^th	125	69.6%
2018	53.09	62^nd	131	52.7%
2019	50.44	63^rd	128	50.8%
2021	71.45	24^th	125	80.8%
2022	74.50	20^th	130	84.6%
2023	76.41	19^th	134	85.8%
2024	82.54	20^th	130	84.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at David R. Cawley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	44.03	24^th	49	51.0%
2019	50.60	18^th	48	62.5%
2022	57.29	10^th	47	78.7%
2023	75.57	4^th	52	92.3%
2024	60.63	14^th	48	70.8%

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Rank History for Female students at David R. Cawley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	57.25	49^th	116	57.8%
2019	58.46	41^st	114	64.0%
2021	72.97	19^th	113	83.2%
2022	70.93	27^th	115	76.5%
2023	75.58	22^nd	114	80.7%
2024	79.72	16^th	110	85.5%

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Rank History for Male students at David R. Cawley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.27	55^th	114	51.8%
2019	44.30	61^st	113	46.0%
2021	70.60	24^th	116	79.3%
2022	78.30	13^th	117	88.9%
2023	74.77	22^nd	117	81.2%
2024	82.37	16^th	113	85.8%

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Rank History for White students at David R. Cawley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.82	63^rd	129	51.2%
2019	52.32	58^th	126	54.0%
2021	71.62	24^th	123	80.5%
2022	74.32	20^th	129	84.5%
2023	76.82	19^th	132	85.6%
2024	84.53	17^th	128	86.7%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for David R. Cawley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	459	7	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2005	477	4	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
2006	452	10	7	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	481
2007	507	10	11	5	3	n/a	n/a	1	537
2008	486	8	10	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	517
2009	492	7	10	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	522
2010	461	10	14	14	5	0	0	0	504
2011	450	13	11	21	3	1	9	0	508
2012	452	8	11	24	3	1	15	0	514
2013	424	5	10	18	1	1	20	0	479
2014	440	5	8	23	1	0	27	0	504
2015	426	8	11	14	0	0	24	0	483
2016	438	5	6	16	0	1	21	0	487
2017	424	4	11	19	0	1	19	0	478
2018	429	7	17	18	0	0	14	0	485
2019	434	7	21	22	0	1	11	0	496
2020	405	4	21	18	0	1	14	0	463
2021	387	4	17	15	0	0	16	0	439
2022	373	4	20	16	1	0	19	0	433
2023	370	6	15	14	1	0	23	0	429

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 David R. Cawley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	476	36.0	13.2	10.5
2005	496	38.0	13.1	8.3
2006	481	36.0	13.4	8.5
2007	537	38.5	13.9	9
2008	517	39.5	13.1	9.9
2009	522	41.0	12.7	11.3
2010	504	40.0	12.6	13.1
2011	508	38.5	13.1	15.9
2012	514	40.0	12.8	17.3
2013	479	41.0	11.6	18.4
2014	504	40.0	12.6	17.7
2015	483	41.0	11.7	16.6
2016	487	40.0	12.1	19.7
2017	478	39.5	12.1	18.6
2018	485	39.9	12.1	16.5
2019	496	39.9	12.4	16.3
2020	463	41.9	11.0	19.2
2021	439	39.9	11.0	16.4
2022	433	37.9	11.4	15
2023	429	39.9	10.7	15.9

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 David R. Cawley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	476	36.0	13.2	10.5
2005	496	38.0	13.1	8.3
2006	481	36.0	13.4	8.5
2007	537	38.5	13.9	9
2008	517	39.5	13.1	9.9
2009	522	41.0	12.7	11.3
2010	504	40.0	12.6	13.1
2011	508	38.5	13.1	15.9
2012	514	40.0	12.8	17.3
2013	479	41.0	11.6	18.4
2014	504	40.0	12.6	17.7
2015	483	41.0	11.7	16.6
2016	487	40.0	12.1	19.7
2017	478	39.5	12.1	18.6
2018	485	39.9	12.1	16.5
2019	496	39.9	12.4	16.3
2020	463	41.9	11.0	19.2
2021	439	39.9	11.0	16.4
2022	433	37.9	11.4	15
2023	429	39.9	10.7	15.9

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 David R. Cawley Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,082

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 63^rd of 128 Middle schools	Ranks 19^th of 134 Middle schools	35%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (David R. Cawley Middle School)	57	61	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hooksett School District)	57	61	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	42	5%
6th Grade Reading (David R. Cawley Middle School)	57	59	2%
6th Grade Reading (Hooksett School District)	57	59	2%
6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	53	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (David R. Cawley Middle School)	55	61	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hooksett School District)	55	61	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	39	8%
7th Grade Reading (David R. Cawley Middle School)	61	72	11%
7th Grade Reading (Hooksett School District)	61	72	11%
7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	54	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (David R. Cawley Middle School)	46	50	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hooksett School District)	46	50	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	45	35	10%
8th Grade Reading (David R. Cawley Middle School)	50	61	11%
8th Grade Reading (Hooksett School District)	50	61	11%
8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Science (David R. Cawley Middle School)	36	49	13%
8th Grade Science (Hooksett School District)	35	49	14%
8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (David R. Cawley Middle School)	53	57	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Hooksett School District)	55	65	10%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (David R. Cawley Middle School)	56	64	8%
All Grades Reading (Hooksett School District)	57	65	8%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (David R. Cawley Middle School)	36	49	13%
All Grades Science (Hooksett School District)	38	44	6%
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	496	429	13.5%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	21	15	28.6%
Hispanic	22	14	36.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	434	370	14.7%
Two or More Races	11	23	109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.3%	15.9%	0.5%

Schools Near David R. Cawley 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
David R. Cawley Middle School	Public	6-8	89 Whitehall Rd.	Hooksett	03106	Merrimack County	Hooksett School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 518-5047	429	40	10.7	15.9%	370 (86.2%)	6 (1.4%)	14 (3.3%)	15 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)	82.5	20^th of 130 public middle schools	84.6%		76.4	19^th of 134 public middle schools	85.8%	1		70.0	59.0	56.0	61.0		75.0	65.0	64.0	68.0		50.0	50.0	$17,082
Hillside Middle School	Public	6-8	112 Reservoir Ave.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6352	746	72	10.3	50.3%	343 (46.0%)	100 (13.4%)	207 (27.7%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (11.4%)	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
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	69	5	13.1	73.9%	39 (56.5%)	3 (4.3%)	14 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (17.4%)								(n/a)			0.0							18.0
Middle School At Parkside	Public	5-8	75 Parkside Ave.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6356	858	82	10.5	60.7%	404 (47.1%)	63 (7.3%)	254 (29.6%)	25 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (12.8%)	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
Armand R. Dupont School	Public	5-8	10 1/2 School St.	Allenstown	03275	Merrimack County	Allenstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 485-4474	141	13	10.6	34.8%	126 (89.4%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)								(n/a)														$18,673
Southside Middle School	Public	5-8	300 South Jewett St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6359	750	83	9.0	50.5%	378 (50.4%)	74 (9.9%)	218 (29.1%)	39 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.2%)	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
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	660	67	9.9	49.2%	339 (51.4%)	76 (11.5%)	164 (24.8%)	29 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (7.7%)	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
Three Rivers School	Public	5-8	243 Academy Rd.	Pembroke	03275	Merrimack County	Pembroke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 485-9539	316	33	9.5	22.2%	285 (90.2%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	46.9	61^st of 130 public middle schools	53.1%		52.5	59^th of 134 public middle schools	56.0%	2	30.0	19.0	43.0	35.0	31.0	41.0	51.0	62.0	50.0	51.0	18.0	41.0	30.0	$16,396
Mountain View Middle School	Public	5-8	41 Lauren Ln.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 497-8288	829	73	11.4	13.0%	726 (87.6%)	6 (0.7%)	40 (4.8%)	12 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.1%)	58.2	49^th of 130 public middle schools	62.3%		56.1	52^nd of 134 public middle schools	61.2%	3	42.0	60.0	45.0	33.0	44.0	57.0	62.0	57.0	56.0	58.0	37.0	34.0	35.0	$14,676
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	285	26	10.8	22.8%	219 (76.8%)	13 (4.6%)	29 (10.2%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	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

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