Enrollment
499
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Running Brook Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Running Brook Middle School
West Running Brook Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Derry, New Hampshire, enrolling 499 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Derry's middle schools, it stands alongside Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students): West Running Brook Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 15.8:1).
Derry Cooperative School District also operates Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students) and Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (485 students) alongside West Running Brook 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 West Running Brook Middle School compares
West Running Brook 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,710
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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derry Cooperative School District, which includes West Running Brook Middle School.
$27,710
Per student
-2%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.0%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Running Brook Middle School a good school?
West Running Brook Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 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.
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