Enrollment
254
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berlin, NH
Berlin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berlin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330186000024
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berlin, NH.
School address
District: Berlin School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330186000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin Middle School
Berlin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Berlin, New Hampshire, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 38.2% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 254 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berlin School District spends $21,015 per pupil, 26% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Berlin School District also operates Berlin Elementary School (412 students) and Berlin Senior High School (303 students) alongside Berlin Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berlin Middle School compares
Berlin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 78% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Berlin Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin School District, which includes Berlin Middle School.
$21,015
Per student
-26%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 49.8%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berlin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berlin Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin Middle School
How many students attend Berlin Middle School?
Berlin Middle School has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berlin, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 7% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berlin Middle School?
38.2% of students at Berlin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berlin Middle School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Berlin, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin Middle School?
Berlin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berlin Middle School rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berlin, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berlin on the city page.
Is Berlin Middle School a good school?
Berlin Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berlin School District?
Besides Berlin Middle School, Berlin School District also operates Berlin Elementary School (412 students) and Berlin Senior High School (303 students). See the Berlin School District district page for the complete list.
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