Enrollment
138
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+101% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport Middle School
Newport Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Newport, New Hampshire, enrolling 138 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Newport Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of New Hampshire schools and 28% under the state's 11.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 43.3% of students qualify for free meals, 101% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newport School District spends $21,271 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 51 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 138 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Newport School District also operates Newport Middle High School (High) (291 students) and Richards Elementary School (273 students) alongside Newport 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 Newport Middle School compares
Newport 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport School District, which includes Newport Middle School.
$21,271
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 42.6%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- 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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
Is Newport Middle School a good school?
Newport Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Hampshire schools. 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 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.
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