- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsborough, NH
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro-Deering 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 330375000481
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro-Deering Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hillsborough, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330375000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 330375000481 · Hillsborough, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 10:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School (418 students)
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsboro-Deer
Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School
418 students
- Hillsboro-Deer
Hillsboro-Deering High School
334 students
- This school
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School
229 students
What this shows Hillsboro-Deering Middle School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro-Deering Middle School compares
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▲ 40% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$24,312
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Hillsboro-Deering Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District reports $24,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro-Deering Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro-Deering High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro-Deering Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro-Deering Middle School
How many students attend Hillsboro-Deering Middle School?
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School has 229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsborough, NH. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School?
30.0% of students at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro-Deering Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro-Deering Middle School?
Hillsboro-Deering 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 Hillsboro-Deering Middle School rank among public schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro-Deering Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hillsborough, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Besides Hillsboro-Deering Middle School, Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District also operates Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School (418 students) and Hillsboro-Deering High School (334 students). See the Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.