- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manchester, NH
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330459000576
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 68.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 330459000576 · Manchester, NH Middle · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 13.5:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 68.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Mem
Manchester Memorial High School
1,296 students
- Manchester Cen
Manchester Central High School
1,130 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,071 students
- This school
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
889 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
775 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle School
768 students
What this shows Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School compares
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 96% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$18,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 9.8%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Manchester School District reports $18,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Manchester
2 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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
How many students attend Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School?
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School has 889 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 19% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School?
42.1% of students at Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School?
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School rank among middle schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Manchester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), and Hillside Middle School (1,071 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.