Enrollment
286
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somersworth Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somersworth Middle School
Somersworth Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Somersworth, New Hampshire, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 286 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 143 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Somersworth School District spends $20,822 per pupil, 27% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 286 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Somersworth School District also operates Somersworth High School (399 students) and Idlehurst Elementary School (341 students) alongside Somersworth 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 Somersworth Middle School compares
Somersworth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,822
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somersworth School District, which includes Somersworth Middle School.
$20,822
Per student
-27%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 34.6%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~286 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Somersworth on the city page.
Is Somersworth Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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