Belmont Middle School

Summary:

Belmont Middle School is a public middle school serving 345 students in grades 5-8 in the Winnisquam Regional School District in Belmont, New Hampshire. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and performance, with a decline in recent years compared to other middle schools in the state.

Belmont Middle School has performed relatively well for female students, ranking 28th out of 110 New Hampshire middle schools in 2023-2024. However, its rankings for male students (31st out of 113) and White students (38th out of 128) are lower. The school's performance for special education students is particularly concerning, dropping from 24th out of 48 in 2023-2024 to 50th out of 52 in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (42%) and science (38%) are slightly above the state averages, but its reading proficiency (62%) is significantly higher. Unfortunately, these proficiency rates have declined over the past few years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Belmont Middle School generally performs better than some, such as Merrimack Valley Middle School and Laconia Middle School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Newfound Memorial Middle School, Kingswood Regional Middle School, and Gilford Middle School. The overall trend for Belmont Middle School appears to be one of declining performance, which warrants further investigation and improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 38 School St.
       Belmont, NH  03220-4511


(603) 267-9220

District: Shaker Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,773 Help


Students who attend Belmont Middle School usually attend:

High:    Belmont High School

Feeder schools for Belmont Middle School:

Elementary:    Belmont Elementary School
    Canterbury Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belmont Middle School ranks better than 73.1% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belmont Middle School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belmont Middle School is $17,773.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belmont Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont Middle School 35th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Belmont Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Shaker Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaker Regional School District 57th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belmont Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Belmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.56 75th 126 40.5%
2007 57.77 49th 125 60.8%
2008 61.10 47th 129 63.6%
2009 67.43 35th 127 72.4%
2010 64.60 42nd 127 66.9%
2011 57.94 50th 128 60.9%
2012 50.26 69th 131 47.3%
2013 67.67 35th 131 73.3%
2014 58.50 51st 132 61.4%
2015 70.99 27th 107 74.8%
2016 74.89 23rd 134 82.8%
2017 76.59 23rd 125 81.6%
2018 56.68 54th 131 58.8%
2019 59.03 48th 128 62.5%
2021 32.77 82nd 125 34.4%
2022 45.34 71st 130 45.4%
2023 45.37 68th 134 49.3%
2024 65.80 35th 130 73.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.42 43rd 48 10.4%
2023 13.31 50th 52 3.8%
2024 45.17 24th 48 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Belmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.17 60th 116 48.3%
2019 57.37 43rd 114 62.3%
2021 43.80 60th 113 46.9%
2022 47.55 55th 115 52.2%
2023 38.22 71st 114 37.7%
2024 66.10 28th 110 74.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Belmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.34 40th 114 64.9%
2019 61.37 37th 113 67.3%
2021 29.01 82nd 116 29.3%
2022 46.39 64th 117 45.3%
2023 53.95 46th 117 60.7%
2024 66.50 31st 113 72.6%
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Rank History for White students at Belmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.72 52nd 129 59.7%
2019 58.22 45th 126 64.3%
2021 33.75 79th 123 35.8%
2022 44.81 72nd 129 44.2%
2023 44.48 73rd 132 44.7%
2024 64.32 38th 128 70.3%
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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 Belmont Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 209 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 224 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1993 226 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1994 226 0 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 232
1995 223 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 223 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 226
1997 201 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 203
1998 242 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 233 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 239
2000 473 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2001 482 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2002 457 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2003 457 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2004 461 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 464 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 489 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 438 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 1 446
2008 469 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 425 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 425 4 3 5 0 1 0 0 438
2011 417 1 2 6 0 2 0 0 428
2012 396 1 2 5 1 1 0 0 406
2013 377 0 3 3 1 1 0 0 385
2014 364 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 371
2015 359 1 6 2 1 0 0 0 369
2016 350 3 4 2 1 0 0 0 360
2017 349 4 3 4 0 1 0 0 361
2018 359 4 3 2 0 1 1 0 370
2019 356 5 2 4 0 1 0 0 368
2020 380 5 3 6 0 1 1 0 396
2021 352 4 5 7 0 0 8 0 376
2022 348 2 5 4 0 0 11 0 370
2023 323 1 3 6 1 0 11 0 345

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 Belmont Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 212 6.0 35.3 0
1992 226 11.0 20.5 24.3
1993 228 11.9 19.2 18.4
1994 232 11.5 20.2 n/a
1995 226 14.1 16.0 17.3
1996 226 14.1 16.0 17.3
1997 203 10.8 18.8 0
1998 242 13.7 17.7 n/a
1999 239 18.7 12.8 13.8
2000 474 31.6 15.0 39.2
2001 486 30.7 15.8 17.7
2002 463 33.7 13.7 22.5
2003 463 33.7 13.7 22.5
2004 466 33.4 14.0 22.7
2005 472 33.7 14.0 20.3
2006 496 34.7 14.3 23
2007 446 33.6 13.3 22.5
2008 476 33.3 14.3 25.2
2009 435 32.9 13.2 25.5
2010 438 32.9 13.3 35.2
2011 428 34.9 12.2 37.4
2012 406 34.3 11.8 35.2
2013 385 35.1 10.9 35.1
2014 371 35.0 10.6 28.3
2015 369 35.0 10.5 38.2
2016 360 36.0 10.0 40
2017 361 36.0 10.0 38
2018 370 34.6 10.6 34.9
2019 368 33.6 10.9 35.9
2020 396 35.8 11.0 27.8
2021 376 34.8 10.8 19.1
2022 370 35.1 10.5 26.8
2023 345 35.6 9.6 31.3

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 Belmont Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 212 6.0 35.3 0
1992 226 11.0 20.5 24.3
1993 228 11.9 19.2 18.4
1994 232 11.5 20.2 n/a
1995 226 14.1 16.0 17.3
1996 226 14.1 16.0 17.3
1997 203 10.8 18.8 0
1998 242 13.7 17.7 n/a
1999 239 18.7 12.8 13.8
2000 474 31.6 15.0 39.2
2001 486 30.7 15.8 17.7
2002 463 33.7 13.7 22.5
2003 463 33.7 13.7 22.5
2004 466 33.4 14.0 22.7
2005 472 33.7 14.0 20.3
2006 496 34.7 14.3 23
2007 446 33.6 13.3 22.5
2008 476 33.3 14.3 25.2
2009 435 32.9 13.2 25.5
2010 438 32.9 13.3 35.2
2011 428 34.9 12.2 37.4
2012 406 34.3 11.8 35.2
2013 385 35.1 10.9 35.1
2014 371 35.0 10.6 28.3
2015 369 35.0 10.5 38.2
2016 360 36.0 10.0 40
2017 361 36.0 10.0 38
2018 370 34.6 10.6 34.9
2019 368 33.6 10.9 35.9
2020 396 35.8 11.0 27.8
2021 376 34.8 10.8 19.1
2022 370 35.1 10.5 26.8
2023 345 35.6 9.6 31.3

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 Belmont Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,773

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belmont Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 68th of 134 Middle schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Middle School)3527
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)4028
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Belmont Middle School)3851
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)4251
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Belmont Middle School)3034
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Shaker Regional School District)3733
 4%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Middle School)4940
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)4940
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Belmont Middle School)6456
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)6456
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Middle School)4642
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)4641
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Belmont Middle School)5864
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)5864
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Middle School)6019
 41%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)5919
 40%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Belmont Middle School)5955
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)5855
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Belmont Middle School)5331
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Shaker Regional School District)5231
 21%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Belmont Middle School)4831
 17%
   All Grades Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)4135
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Belmont Middle School)5656
   All Grades Reading (Shaker Regional School District)5553
 2%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Belmont Middle School)4132
 9%
   All Grades Science (Shaker Regional School District)4134
 7%
   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 Students368345
 6.3%
African American51
 80%
American Indian01
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White356323
 9.3%
Two or More Races011
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%31.3%
 4.6%


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Students at Belmont Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Belmont Middle School.

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

Belmont Middle School ranks 35th of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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