- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somersworth, NH
Somersworth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somersworth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330624000420
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somersworth Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Somersworth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Somersworth Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somersworth Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Somersworth, NH.
School address
District: Somersworth School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330624000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Somersworth Middle School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 330624000420 · Somersworth, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 9.5:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Somersworth High School (399 students)
Somersworth Middle School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Somersworth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somersworth Hi
Somersworth High School
399 students
- Idlehurst Elem
Idlehurst Elementary School
341 students
- This school
Somersworth Middle School
286 students
- Maple Wood Ele
Maple Wood Elementary School
285 students
What this shows Somersworth Middle School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somersworth Middle School compares
Somersworth 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▲ 63% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$22,157
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Somersworth Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Somersworth School District reports $22,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somersworth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idlehurst Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Wood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somersworth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somersworth Middle School
How many students attend Somersworth Middle School?
Somersworth Middle School has 286 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somersworth, NH. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somersworth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somersworth Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 16% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 39% 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 Somersworth Middle School?
35.1% of students at Somersworth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somersworth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somersworth Middle School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Somersworth, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somersworth Middle School?
Somersworth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Somersworth Middle School rank among public schools in Somersworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Somersworth Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Somersworth, 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 Somersworth School District?
Besides Somersworth Middle School, Somersworth School District also operates Somersworth High School (399 students), Idlehurst Elementary School (341 students), and Maple Wood Elementary School (285 students). See the Somersworth School District district page for the complete list.