Weare Middle School

Summary:

Weare Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in the Weare School District in Weare, New Hampshire, with a student population of 524 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a low statewide ranking compared to other New Hampshire middle schools.

Weare Middle School's proficiency rates on the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NH SAS) are well below the state averages, with just 22% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 32% in Reading, and 23% in Science, compared to state averages of 41%, 53%, and 36% respectively. The school's statewide ranking is also low, placing 114 out of 130 middle schools in the state in the 2023-2024 school year. Certain student subgroups, such as White students and special education students, perform even worse at Weare Middle School.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Weare Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower. For example, Bow Memorial School, located about 10 miles away, had much higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (52%), Reading (68%), and Science (45%) in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Weare Middle School has increased sharply in recent years, from 5.5% in 2020-2021 to 20.42% in 2022-2023, indicating growing economic challenges in the community that may be contributing to the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 16 East Rd.
       Weare, NH  03281-4623


(603) 529-7555

District: Weare School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools


Students who attend Weare Middle School usually attend:

High:    John Stark Regional High School

Feeder schools for Weare Middle School:

Elementary:    Center Woods School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Two or more races:
5.5%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Compare Details Weare Middle School ranks worse than 91.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Weare Middle School ranks worse than 87.7% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (5.5%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weare Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weare Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weare Middle School 215th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Weare Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Weare Middle School 114th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Weare Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Weare School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weare School District 156th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Weare Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.19 218th 237 8.0%
2024 11.95 215th 234 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.51 65th 70 7.1%
2024 25.23 58th 71 18.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.71 168th 193 13.0%
2024 13.63 167th 187 10.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.68 187th 199 6.0%
2024 14.60 177th 193 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.05 215th 233 7.7%
2024 12.23 212th 228 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Weare Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.49 61st 126 51.6%
2007 47.16 65th 125 48.0%
2008 49.43 66th 129 48.8%
2009 47.95 73rd 127 42.5%
2010 57.24 54th 127 57.5%
2011 50.18 64th 128 50.0%
2012 48.26 72nd 131 45.0%
2013 46.35 77th 131 41.2%
2014 38.59 88th 132 33.3%
2015 26.85 82nd 107 23.4%
2018 37.11 89th 131 32.1%
2019 21.75 106th 128 17.2%
2021 26.38 92nd 125 26.4%
2022 17.40 113th 130 13.1%
2023 15.11 118th 134 11.9%
2024 15.10 114th 130 12.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.11 13th 35 62.9%
2022 54.31 16th 47 66.0%
2024 27.51 42nd 48 12.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.83 76th 116 34.5%
2019 24.99 91st 114 20.2%
2021 28.36 84th 113 25.7%
2022 19.40 101st 115 12.2%
2023 17.63 101st 114 11.4%
2024 17.46 96th 110 12.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.89 75th 114 34.2%
2019 20.96 91st 113 19.5%
2021 29.37 80th 116 31.0%
2022 21.30 100th 117 14.5%
2023 14.81 104th 117 11.1%
2024 15.72 97th 113 14.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Weare Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.25 86th 129 33.3%
2019 21.90 102nd 126 19.0%
2021 24.84 94th 123 23.6%
2022 17.51 111th 129 14.0%
2023 14.94 119th 132 9.8%
2024 14.71 113th 128 11.7%
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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.

Weare Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Weare Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 395 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 426 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 454 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1996 454 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1997 519 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1998 533 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 574 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2000 575 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 608 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2002 592 4 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2003 592 4 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2004 593 0 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 593 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2006 579 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2007 573 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2008 564 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 534 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 524 4 2 3 0 0 12 0 545
2011 494 4 2 3 0 0 11 0 514
2012 477 2 1 3 0 0 6 0 489
2013 450 2 1 5 0 0 8 0 466
2014 462 1 1 4 0 0 8 0 476
2015 476 0 1 4 0 0 8 0 489
2016 342 1 1 2 0 0 7 0 353
2017 324 1 1 9 0 0 11 0 346
2018 322 2 2 8 0 0 20 0 354
2019 311 1 1 9 0 0 17 0 339
2020 308 1 2 5 0 0 17 0 333
2021 303 1 1 7 0 0 15 0 327
2022 313 0 1 6 0 0 17 0 337
2023 477 2 1 15 0 0 29 0 524

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 Weare Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 395 216.0 1.8 7.1
1994 426 25.0 17.0 6.6
1995 456 28.5 16.0 6.8
1996 456 28.5 16.0 6.8
1997 520 31.0 16.8 7.3
1998 534 32.0 16.7 5.6
1999 575 33.0 17.4 5.2
2000 579 34.0 17.0 9.2
2001 608 34.0 17.9 6.3
2002 609 36.8 16.5 8
2003 609 36.8 16.5 8
2004 606 39.4 15.4 10.4
2005 606 41.8 14.5 10.4
2006 590 38.5 15.3 11.2
2007 583 38.5 15.1 12
2008 574 38.5 14.9 10.1
2009 539 39.0 13.8 10.8
2010 545 40.0 13.6 14.1
2011 514 39.0 13.1 15
2012 489 40.0 12.2 20.2
2013 466 40.0 11.6 23.8
2014 476 40.0 11.9 20.2
2015 489 41.0 11.9 21.7
2016 353 36.0 9.8 20.7
2017 346 31.0 11.1 14.5
2018 354 33.0 10.7 20.1
2019 339 31.9 10.6 19.2
2020 333 31.4 10.6 15
2021 327 34.0 9.6 5.5
2022 337 28.2 11.9 9.8
2023 524 44.0 11.9 20.4

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 Weare Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 395 216.0 1.8 7.1
1994 426 25.0 17.0 6.6
1995 456 28.5 16.0 6.8
1996 456 28.5 16.0 6.8
1997 520 31.0 16.8 7.3
1998 534 32.0 16.7 5.6
1999 575 33.0 17.4 5.2
2000 579 34.0 17.0 9.2
2001 608 34.0 17.9 6.3
2002 609 36.8 16.5 8
2003 609 36.8 16.5 8
2004 606 39.4 15.4 10.4
2005 606 41.8 14.5 10.4
2006 590 38.5 15.3 11.2
2007 583 38.5 15.1 12
2008 574 38.5 14.9 10.1
2009 539 39.0 13.8 10.8
2010 545 40.0 13.6 14.1
2011 514 39.0 13.1 15
2012 489 40.0 12.2 20.2
2013 466 40.0 11.6 23.8
2014 476 40.0 11.9 20.2
2015 489 41.0 11.9 21.7
2016 353 36.0 9.8 20.7
2017 346 31.0 11.1 14.5
2018 354 33.0 10.7 20.1
2019 339 31.9 10.6 19.2
2020 333 31.4 10.6 15
2021 327 34.0 9.6 5.5
2022 337 28.2 11.9 9.8
2023 524 44.0 11.9 20.4

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weare Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 118th of 134 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Weare Middle School)4218
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Weare School District)4218
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Weare Middle School)5442
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Weare School District)5442
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Weare Middle School)3722
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Weare School District)3722
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Weare Middle School)4135
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Weare School District)4035
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Weare Middle School)2322
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Weare School District)2322
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Weare Middle School)3039
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Weare School District)3039
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Weare Middle School)3120
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Weare School District)3120
 11%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Weare Middle School)3421
 13%
   All Grades Mathematics (Weare School District)3924
 15%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Weare Middle School)4138
 3%
   All Grades Reading (Weare School District)4238
 4%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Weare Middle School)3119
 12%
   All Grades Science (Weare School District)2919
 10%
   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 Students339524
 54.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White311477
 53.4%
Two or More Races1729
 70.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%20.4%
 1.2%


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Students at Weare Middle School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Weare Middle School.

Weare Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.3% 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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