- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Derry, NH
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330261000086
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Derry, NH.
School address
District: Derry Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330261000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 330261000086 · Derry, NH Middle · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 15.8:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Running Brook Middle School (499 students)
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
696 students
- West Running B
West Running Brook Middle School
499 students
- Ernest P. Bark
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
485 students
- Derry Village
Derry Village School
405 students
- East Derry Mem
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
388 students
- Grinnell Schoo
Grinnell School
338 students
What this shows Gilbert H. Hood Middle School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert H. Hood Middle School compares
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 10% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$22,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derry Cooperative School District reports $22,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Running Brook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derry Village School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Derry Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grinnell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert H. Hood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Derry
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
How many students attend Gilbert H. Hood Middle School?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Derry, NH. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 40% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School?
19.4% of students at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Derry, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert H. Hood Middle School?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilbert H. Hood Middle School rank among public schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Derry, 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 Derry on the city page.
What other schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Besides Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, Derry Cooperative School District also operates West Running Brook Middle School (499 students), Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (485 students), and Derry Village School (405 students). See the Derry Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.