Enrollment
137
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meredith, NH
Inter-Lakes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Inter-Lakes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330396000731
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inter-Lakes Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Meredith · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Inter-Lakes Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inter-Lakes Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Meredith, NH.
School address
District: Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330396000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inter-Lakes Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inter-Lakes Middle School
Inter-Lakes Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Meredith, New Hampshire, enrolling 137 students.
At 10.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District also operates Inter-Lakes Elementary School (397 students) and Inter-Lakes High School (294 students) alongside Inter-Lakes 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 Inter-Lakes Middle School compares
Inter-Lakes 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▲ 12% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$29,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 94.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Inter-Lakes Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District, which includes Inter-Lakes Middle School.
$29,799
Per student
+5%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+80%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.3%
State 20.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Inter-Lakes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter-Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inter-Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandwich Central School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inter-Lakes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~137 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Inter-Lakes Middle School
How many students attend Inter-Lakes Middle School?
Inter-Lakes Middle School has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meredith, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inter-Lakes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inter-Lakes Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 7% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 33% 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 Inter-Lakes Middle School?
24.0% of students at Inter-Lakes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inter-Lakes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Inter-Lakes Middle School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Meredith, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inter-Lakes Middle School?
Inter-Lakes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Inter-Lakes Middle School rank among public schools in Meredith?
By Resource Investment Index, Inter-Lakes Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Meredith, 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 Meredith on the city page.
Is Inter-Lakes Middle School a good school?
Inter-Lakes Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
Besides Inter-Lakes Middle School, Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District also operates Inter-Lakes Elementary School (397 students), Inter-Lakes High School (294 students), and Sandwich Central School (85 students). See the Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.
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