Inter-Lakes Middle School

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Inter-Lakes Middle School ranks 42 nd of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Inter-Lakes Middle School is a public middle school located in Meredith, New Hampshire, serving around 150 students in grades 7-8. As part of the Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District, the school is ranked 65 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Inter-Lakes Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school consistently outperforms the state average, with 46% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 63% proficient or better in reading, compared to state averages of 41% and 53% respectively. The school also ranks 5th out of 47 New Hampshire middle schools for its performance with special education students, earning a 5-star rating in this category. Additionally, Inter-Lakes Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 11.3 over the past three years, which is lower than many nearby schools like Crescent Lake School and Franklin Middle School.

While Inter-Lakes Middle School has a predominantly white student population, the school has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity over the past few years. Interestingly, the school has also observed a notable gap in performance between male and female students, with male students performing better than their female counterparts. When compared to other high-performing schools in the region, such as Belmont Middle School, Inter-Lakes Middle School maintains a strong academic standing, making it a desirable option for families in the Meredith area.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253-6321

(603) 279-6162

District: Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,226

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Asian:

1.3%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Inter-Lakes Middle School ranks better than 67.7% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), Asian (1.3%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Inter-Lakes Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Inter-Lakes Middle School employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Inter-Lakes Middle School is $27,226.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Inter-Lakes Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Inter-Lakes Middle School 42^nd of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Inter-Lakes Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District 65^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Inter-Lakes Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Inter-Lakes Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	35.90	86^th	130	33.8%
2023	59.12	46^th	134	65.7%
2024	61.61	42^nd	130	67.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Inter-Lakes Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.02	5^th	47	89.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Inter-Lakes Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	19.05	103^rd	115	10.4%
2023	56.49	42^nd	114	63.2%
2024	58.62	38^th	110	65.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Inter-Lakes Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	57.94	39^th	117	66.7%
2023	62.93	34^th	117	70.9%
2024	66.86	30^th	113	73.5%

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Rank History for White students at Inter-Lakes Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	33.94	88^th	129	31.8%
2023	57.65	49^th	132	62.9%
2024	58.75	48^th	128	62.5%

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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 Inter-Lakes Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	141	0	2	4	0	5	152
2020	148	3	2	5	2	5	165
2021	141	4	2	4	2	3	156
2022	131	1	2	3	0	4	141
2023	144	0	2	2	0	2	150

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 Inter-Lakes Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	152	13.5	11.2	22.4
2020	165	13.9	11.8	24.2
2021	156	13.9	11.2	16.7
2022	141	13.8	10.2	19.1
2023	150	13.2	11.3	26

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 Inter-Lakes Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	152	13.5	11.2	22.4
2020	165	13.9	11.8	24.2
2021	156	13.9	11.2	16.7
2022	141	13.8	10.2	19.1
2023	150	13.2	11.3	26

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 Inter-Lakes Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$27,226

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Inter-Lakes Middle School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	152	150	1.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	144	2.1%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.4%	26%	3.6%

Schools Near Inter-Lakes 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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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
Inter-Lakes Middle School	Public	7-8	1 Laker Ln	Meredith	03253	Belknap County	Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 279-6162	150	13	11.3	26.0%	144 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	61.6	42^nd of 130 public middle schools	67.7%		59.1	46^th of 134 public middle schools	65.7%	4				47.0	45.0	46.0				58.0	65.0	63.0		35.0	35.0	$27,226
Moultonborough Middle Level	Public	6-8	25 Blake Rd.	Moultonborough	03254	Carroll County	Moultonborough School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 476-5517	101	16	6.2	27.7%	91 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	59.2	48^th of 130 public middle schools	63.1%		43.1	75^th of 134 public middle schools	44.0%	27			56.0	46.0	50.0	50.0			64.0	50.0	50.0	54.0		35.0	35.0	$36,148
Laconia Middle School	Public	6-8	150 McGrath St.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 524-4632	408	37	11.0	46.6%	356 (87.3%)	11 (2.7%)	13 (3.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	28.9	98^th of 130 public middle schools	24.6%		23.1	110^th of 134 public middle schools	17.9%	12			37.0	30.0	16.0	27.0			51.0	37.0	41.0	43.0		31.0	31.0	$17,835
Gilford Middle School	Public	5-8	72 Alvah Wilson Rd.	Gilford	03249	Belknap County	Gilford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 527-2460	305	27	11.2	17.7%	274 (89.8%)	4 (1.3%)	11 (3.6%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	53	54^th of 130 public middle schools	58.5%		55.9	53^rd of 134 public middle schools	60.4%	1		37.0	47.0	59.0	37.0	45.0		71.0	50.0	61.0	53.0	59.0	34.0	24.0	29.0	$20,625
Newfound Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	155 N. Main St.	Bristol	03222	Grafton County	Newfound Area School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 744-8162	287	26	11.2	34.8%	271 (94.4%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	60.3	45^th of 130 public middle schools	65.4%		59.9	44^th of 134 public middle schools	67.2%	1			48.0	50.0	44.0	48.0			49.0	59.0	58.0	56.0		43.0	43.0	$19,733
Belmont Middle School	Public	5-8	38 School St.	Belmont	03220	Belknap County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 267-9220	345	36	9.6	31.3%	323 (93.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	65.8	35^th of 130 public middle schools	73.1%		45.4	68^th of 134 public middle schools	49.3%	33		35.0	51.0	43.0	38.0	42.0		55.0	70.0	60.0	62.0	62.0	30.0	46.0	38.0	$17,773
Winnisquam Regional Middle School	Public	5-8	76 Winter St.	Tilton	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 286-7143	398	30	13.2	36.7%	356 (89.4%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)	36.1	88^th of 130 public middle schools	32.3%		32.5	95^th of 134 public middle schools	29.1%	7		51.0	40.0	29.0	43.0	41.0		56.0	41.0	37.0	38.0	43.0	29.0	42.0	36.0	$17,312
Kingswood Regional Middle School	Public	7-8	404 S. Main St.	Wolfeboro	03894	Carroll County	Governor Wentworth Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 569-3689	388	37	10.4	30.2%	369 (95.1%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	50.2	59^th of 130 public middle schools	54.6%		36	89^th of 134 public middle schools	33.6%	30				45.0	37.0	41.0				59.0	48.0	53.0		34.0	34.0	$20,384
Crescent Lake School	Public	4-6	75 McManus Rd.	Wolfeboro	03894	Carroll County	Governor Wentworth Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 569-0223	193	17	11.2	24.9%	181 (93.8%)	5 (2.6%)	4 (2.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	44.0	47.0	63.0			51.0	44.0	65.0	60.0			58.0	43.0		43.0	$18,212
Franklin Middle School	Public	4-8	200 Sanborn St.	Franklin	03235	Merrimack County	Franklin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 934-5828	378	34	11.2	61.1%	336 (88.9%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	6.8	126^th of 130 public middle schools	3.1%		9.2	129^th of 134 public middle schools	3.7%	3	11.0		11.0	21.0		10.0	17.0	21.0	23.0	17.0	26.0	21.0		14.0	11.0	$17,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Inter-Lakes Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Inter-Lakes Middle School?

Students at Inter-Lakes Middle School are 96% White, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Inter-Lakes Middle School a good school?

Inter-Lakes Middle School ranks 42^nd of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Inter-Lakes Middle School in?

Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

How many students attend Inter-Lakes Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Inter-Lakes Middle School.

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