- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Derry, NH
West Running Brook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Running Brook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330261000194
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Running Brook Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Running Brook Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Running Brook Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Derry, NH.
School address
District: Derry Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330261000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
West Running Brook Middle School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 330261000194 · Derry, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 11.3:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students)
West Running Brook Middle School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
West Running Brook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilbert H. Hoo
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
696 students
- This school
West Running Brook Middle School
499 students
- Ernest P. Bark
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
485 students
- Derry Village
Derry Village School
405 students
- East Derry Mem
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
388 students
- Grinnell Schoo
Grinnell School
338 students
What this shows West Running Brook Middle School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Running Brook Middle School compares
West Running Brook Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 38% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$22,014
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derry Cooperative School District reports $22,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Running Brook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert H. Hood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derry Village School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Derry Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grinnell School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Running Brook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Derry
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Running Brook Middle School
How many students attend West Running Brook Middle School?
West Running Brook Middle School has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Derry, NH. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Running Brook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Running Brook Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 0% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Running Brook Middle School?
13.4% of students at West Running Brook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Running Brook Middle School?
West Running Brook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 West Running Brook Middle School rank among public schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, West Running Brook Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Derry, 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 Derry on the city page.
What other schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Besides West Running Brook Middle School, Derry Cooperative School District also operates Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students), Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (485 students), and Derry Village School (405 students). See the Derry Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.