- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newport, NH
Newport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330531000093
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Newport, NH.
School address
District: Newport School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330531000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Newport Middle School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-23.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 330531000093 · Newport, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 8.1:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Middle High School (High) (291 students)
Newport Middle School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-23.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Newport Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport Middle
Newport Middle High School (High)
291 students
- Richards Eleme
Richards Elementary School
273 students
- This school
Newport Middle School
138 students
What this shows Newport Middle School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newport Middle School compares
Newport 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 101% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 11% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.1%
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
$23,673
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 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Newport Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Newport School District reports $23,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newport Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Middle High School (High) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richards Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newport Middle School
How many students attend Newport Middle School?
Newport Middle School has 138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newport, NH. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 28% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 48% 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 Newport Middle School?
43.3% of students at Newport Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newport Middle School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Newport, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Middle School?
Newport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Newport Middle School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Newport, 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 Newport School District?
Besides Newport Middle School, Newport School District also operates Newport Middle High School (High) (291 students) and Richards Elementary School (273 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.