Laconia Middle School

Summary:

Laconia Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Laconia, New Hampshire, with around 408 students. The school is part of the Laconia School District, which is ranked 130 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laconia Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on the NH SAS assessments in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27% of Laconia Middle School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as special education students, who ranked 43 out of 48 New Hampshire middle schools with a 1-star rating. Laconia Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Hampshire middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, and in 2023-2024, the school ranked 98 out of 130 middle schools in the state.

When comparing Laconia Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as Moultonborough Middle Level, Newfound Memorial Middle School, and Belmont Middle School, it becomes clear that Laconia Middle School is underperforming its peers. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 46.57% in 2022-2023, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 150 McGrath St.
       Laconia, NH  03246-2688


(603) 524-4632

District: Laconia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,835 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.6% Help


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Compare Details Laconia Middle School ranks worse than 75.4% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laconia Middle School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laconia Middle School is $17,835.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laconia Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laconia Middle School 98th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Laconia Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Laconia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laconia School District 130th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laconia Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Laconia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.80 106th 126 15.9%
2007 44.75 71st 125 43.2%
2008 52.79 61st 129 52.7%
2009 41.26 84th 127 33.9%
2010 30.64 96th 127 24.4%
2011 16.29 116th 128 9.4%
2012 29.57 101st 131 22.9%
2013 21.18 109th 131 16.8%
2014 20.99 111th 132 15.9%
2015 19.73 92nd 107 14.0%
2016 27.58 110th 134 17.9%
2017 17.18 110th 125 12.0%
2018 10.38 124th 131 5.3%
2019 12.84 117th 128 8.6%
2021 20.28 105th 125 16.0%
2022 18.90 110th 130 15.4%
2023 23.08 110th 134 17.9%
2024 28.94 98th 130 24.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laconia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.93 35th 35 0.0%
2024 25.47 43rd 48 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Laconia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.83 107th 116 7.8%
2019 16.55 101st 114 11.4%
2021 18.22 100th 113 11.5%
2022 19.14 102nd 115 11.3%
2023 25.16 93rd 114 18.4%
2024 25.23 88th 110 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Laconia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.27 111th 114 2.6%
2019 12.71 107th 113 5.3%
2021 26.44 87th 116 25.0%
2022 22.27 96th 117 17.9%
2023 25.68 92nd 117 21.4%
2024 34.08 76th 113 32.7%
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Rank History for White students at Laconia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.80 125th 129 3.1%
2019 13.13 116th 126 7.9%
2021 19.65 105th 123 14.6%
2022 19.94 110th 129 14.7%
2023 23.37 105th 132 20.5%
2024 30.71 92nd 128 28.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Laconia Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 574 6 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 528 4 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 544
1993 544 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1994 566 5 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1995 583 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 583 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 588 2 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1998 578 2 3 8 9 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 603 5 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 564 6 7 7 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2001 574 5 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2002 583 12 13 8 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 583 12 13 8 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 586 13 10 10 4 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 598 12 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2006 531 7 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 491 7 12 5 3 n/a n/a 1 519
2008 428 6 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 450 6 15 6 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2010 446 5 15 12 3 0 13 0 494
2011 457 12 14 21 2 0 18 0 524
2012 435 8 7 11 3 0 12 0 476
2013 432 8 14 13 0 0 9 0 476
2014 431 11 14 17 1 1 7 0 482
2015 398 8 11 11 3 0 6 0 437
2016 377 10 6 14 4 0 17 0 428
2017 355 13 8 12 5 0 21 0 414
2018 357 13 7 13 3 0 22 0 415
2019 391 10 8 13 2 0 21 0 445
2020 423 14 6 21 0 0 22 0 486
2021 418 24 6 13 0 1 19 0 481
2022 373 17 3 11 0 0 18 0 422
2023 356 11 6 13 0 0 22 0 408

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 Laconia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 588 41.0 14.3 11.7
1992 544 45.0 12.0 19.5
1993 553 41.4 13.4 18.1
1994 584 42.2 13.8 21.9
1995 592 38.0 15.6 23
1996 592 38.0 15.6 23
1997 605 39.9 15.2 25
1998 600 47.1 12.7 25.2
1999 619 47.2 13.1 25.2
2000 587 43.0 13.7 34.4
2001 596 44.4 13.4 30.5
2002 619 47.9 12.9 38.6
2003 619 47.9 12.9 38.6
2004 623 50.0 12.5 35.8
2005 629 50.0 12.6 39
2006 558 50.0 11.2 40.5
2007 519 49.0 10.6 40.7
2008 445 47.0 9.5 43.4
2009 478 46.7 10.2 47.9
2010 494 47.7 10.3 54.5
2011 524 45.6 11.4 53.4
2012 476 47.0 10.1 55.3
2013 476 46.0 10.3 53.4
2014 482 44.6 10.8 56.6
2015 437 44.0 9.9 55.6
2016 428 45.0 9.5 53
2017 414 40.0 10.3 57.7
2018 415 36.0 11.5 53.7
2019 445 36.0 12.3 58.2
2020 486 35.0 13.8 52.5
2021 481 37.0 13.0 37.2
2022 422 42.0 10.0 44.1
2023 408 37.0 11.0 46.6

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 Laconia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 588 41.0 14.3 11.7
1992 544 45.0 12.0 19.5
1993 553 41.4 13.4 18.1
1994 584 42.2 13.8 21.9
1995 592 38.0 15.6 23
1996 592 38.0 15.6 23
1997 605 39.9 15.2 25
1998 600 47.1 12.7 25.2
1999 619 47.2 13.1 25.2
2000 587 43.0 13.7 34.4
2001 596 44.4 13.4 30.5
2002 619 47.9 12.9 38.6
2003 619 47.9 12.9 38.6
2004 623 50.0 12.5 35.8
2005 629 50.0 12.6 39
2006 558 50.0 11.2 40.5
2007 519 49.0 10.6 40.7
2008 445 47.0 9.5 43.4
2009 478 46.7 10.2 47.9
2010 494 47.7 10.3 54.5
2011 524 45.6 11.4 53.4
2012 476 47.0 10.1 55.3
2013 476 46.0 10.3 53.4
2014 482 44.6 10.8 56.6
2015 437 44.0 9.9 55.6
2016 428 45.0 9.5 53
2017 414 40.0 10.3 57.7
2018 415 36.0 11.5 53.7
2019 445 36.0 12.3 58.2
2020 486 35.0 13.8 52.5
2021 481 37.0 13.0 37.2
2022 422 42.0 10.0 44.1
2023 408 37.0 11.0 46.6

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 Laconia Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,835

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laconia Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 110th of 134 Middle schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Laconia Middle School)3637
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laconia School District)3637
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Laconia Middle School)3543
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Laconia School District)3543
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laconia Middle School)3420
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Laconia School District)3420
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Laconia Middle School)3643
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Laconia School District)3643
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laconia Middle School)1719
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Laconia School District)1718
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Laconia Middle School)3337
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Laconia School District)3436
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Laconia Middle School)2832
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Laconia School District)2832
 4%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Laconia Middle School)3025
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Laconia School District)3229
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Laconia Middle School)3541
 6%
   All Grades Reading (Laconia School District)3839
 1%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Laconia Middle School)2832
 4%
   All Grades Science (Laconia School District)2729
 2%
   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 Students445408
 8.3%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander00
White391356
 9%
Two or More Races2122
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%46.6%
 11.6%


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Students at Laconia Middle School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Laconia Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.6% of New Hampshire middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Laconia Middle School.


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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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