Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

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Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School is a public middle school located in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving approximately 660 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 157 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively diverse student population and a low student-teacher ratio, Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in New Hampshire, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science significantly below the state and district averages. The school's performance data shows significant achievement gaps between different racial/ethnic groups, with proficiency rates for African American and Hispanic students lagging far behind their White peers. When compared to other middle schools in the area, such as Londonderry Middle School and Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School consistently performs worse academically, despite having a lower student-teacher ratio.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School, ranging from 40.08% to 49.24% over the past three years, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. This may contribute to the academic struggles, as research has shown that poverty can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement. The persistent low rankings and proficiency rates at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address these issues and improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 201 Jack Lovering Drive
       Manchester, NH  03109-4909


(603) 628-6247

District: Manchester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,613 Help


Students who attend Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School usually attend:

High:    Manchester Memorial High School
    Manchester School of Technology (High School)

Feeder schools for Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School:

Elementary:    Green Acres School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  660

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.4%
Hispanic:
24.8%
African American:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Compare Details Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School ranks worse than 99.2% of middle schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Manchester School District. Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), Hispanic (24.8%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School is 9.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School is $14,613, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Manchester School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School 129th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Manchester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester School District 157th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 8.54 120th 126 4.8%
2007 3.85 124th 125 0.8%
2008 3.66 127th 129 1.6%
2009 4.53 125th 127 1.6%
2010 3.80 126th 127 0.8%
2011 6.30 126th 128 1.6%
2012 5.68 129th 131 1.5%
2013 8.26 124th 131 5.3%
2014 2.94 131st 132 0.8%
2015 7.03 104th 107 2.8%
2016 8.13 128th 134 4.5%
2017 7.86 119th 125 4.8%
2018 8.59 127th 131 3.1%
2019 7.13 125th 128 2.3%
2022 4.80 130th 130 0.0%
2023 6.25 132nd 134 1.5%
2024 5.82 129th 130 0.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.44 4th 7 42.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.62 40th 48 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.33 112th 116 3.4%
2019 7.80 110th 114 3.5%
2022 6.34 114th 115 0.9%
2023 6.80 112th 114 1.8%
2024 6.55 107th 110 2.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.22 112th 114 1.8%
2019 9.82 109th 113 3.5%
2022 5.09 117th 117 0.0%
2023 6.87 114th 117 2.6%
2024 6.68 111th 113 1.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.99 14th 16 12.5%
2024 5.87 10th 10 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.52 5th 5 0.0%
2019 28.37 6th 6 0.0%
2022 14.27 5th 5 0.0%
2024 38.46 4th 4 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.25 16th 16 0.0%
2019 17.77 18th 18 0.0%
2023 17.32 17th 18 5.6%
2024 11.64 16th 16 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.21 113th 129 12.4%
2019 13.98 114th 126 9.5%
2022 8.22 127th 129 1.6%
2023 10.91 128th 132 3.0%
2024 8.68 123rd 128 3.9%
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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 Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 363 2 18 23 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 614 7 24 52 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 824 15 30 64 1 n/a n/a 0 934
2002 711 31 23 98 5 n/a n/a 0 868
2003 711 31 23 98 5 n/a n/a 0 868
2004 690 35 19 107 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2005 697 43 20 110 3 n/a n/a 0 873
2006 624 58 19 113 4 n/a n/a 0 818
2007 623 72 23 125 7 n/a n/a 0 850
2008 612 73 23 120 6 n/a n/a 0 834
2009 587 86 24 115 3 n/a n/a 0 815
2010 562 84 28 109 0 0 0 0 783
2011 563 75 40 116 3 0 27 0 824
2012 534 80 55 128 2 0 37 0 836
2013 503 61 57 135 2 0 42 0 800
2014 482 63 52 118 3 0 37 0 755
2015 456 63 52 126 4 0 41 0 742
2016 467 49 45 134 3 0 49 0 747
2017 441 66 43 145 2 1 47 0 745
2018 449 63 40 151 0 0 39 0 742
2019 406 75 30 163 0 0 39 0 713
2020 393 86 39 171 2 0 39 0 730
2021 380 96 32 162 1 2 38 0 711
2022 362 88 30 148 1 1 42 0 672
2023 339 76 29 164 0 1 51 0 660

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 Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 406 30.0 13.5 9.9
2000 697 42.0 16.6 33.7
2001 934 65.0 14.4 32.2
2002 868 64.0 13.6 36.1
2003 868 64.0 13.6 36.1
2004 852 65.0 13.1 40.1
2005 873 70.0 12.5 41.1
2006 818 70.0 11.7 39.7
2007 850 66.0 12.9 43.1
2008 834 67.0 12.4 39.1
2009 815 69.0 11.8 43.9
2010 783 60.0 13.0 45.6
2011 824 61.0 13.5 49.4
2012 836 62.0 13.4 51.8
2013 800 55.9 14.3 51.5
2014 755 56.4 13.3 53.1
2015 742 58.0 12.7 54.9
2016 747 55.0 13.5 53.4
2017 745 57.7 12.9 54
2018 742 60.6 12.2 53.4
2019 713 58.0 12.2 54.3
2020 730 58.6 12.4 52.5
2021 711 58.3 12.1 40.1
2022 672 61.0 11.0 42
2023 660 66.5 9.9 49.2

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 Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 406 30.0 13.5 9.9
2000 697 42.0 16.6 33.7
2001 934 65.0 14.4 32.2
2002 868 64.0 13.6 36.1
2003 868 64.0 13.6 36.1
2004 852 65.0 13.1 40.1
2005 873 70.0 12.5 41.1
2006 818 70.0 11.7 39.7
2007 850 66.0 12.9 43.1
2008 834 67.0 12.4 39.1
2009 815 69.0 11.8 43.9
2010 783 60.0 13.0 45.6
2011 824 61.0 13.5 49.4
2012 836 62.0 13.4 51.8
2013 800 55.9 14.3 51.5
2014 755 56.4 13.3 53.1
2015 742 58.0 12.7 54.9
2016 747 55.0 13.5 53.4
2017 745 57.7 12.9 54
2018 742 60.6 12.2 53.4
2019 713 58.0 12.2 54.3
2020 730 58.6 12.4 52.5
2021 711 58.3 12.1 40.1
2022 672 61.0 11.0 42
2023 660 66.5 9.9 49.2

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 Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,613

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry J. McLaughlin Junior 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 125th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 132nd of 134 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)2521
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)2615
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)3231
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Manchester School District)3326
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)1615
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)1816
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)3424
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Manchester School District)3329
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)2410
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)2111
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4533
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)3422
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Manchester School District)2829
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)1814
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Manchester School District)1714
 3%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4133
 8%
All Grades Mathematics (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)2215
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Manchester School District)2419
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)3326
 7%
   All Grades Reading (Manchester School District)3428
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School)1814
 4%
   All Grades Science (Manchester School District)1816
 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 Students713660
 7.4%
African American7576
 1.3%
American Indian00
Asian3029
 3.3%
Hispanic163164
 0.6%
Pacific Islander01
White406339
 16.5%
Two or More Races3951
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%49.2%
 5%


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Students at Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School are 51% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School usually go on to attend Manchester Memorial High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 660 students attended Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School.

Henry J. McLaughlin Junior Middle School ranks in the bottom 0.8% of New Hampshire middle schools.


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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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