At a glance
Reported students
277
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 97 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303
Gilford Middle School: 277 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Gilford Middle School
Gilford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Gilford. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Gilford School District. NCES reports 277 students for 2024–25.
Among 97 middle schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 332 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, close to the New Hampshire median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.6%) and multiracial (3.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gilford Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.6%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gilford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gilford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
303 reported students
Gilford High School
High · Grades 09–13
470 reported students
Public schools near Gilford Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford High School High · Gilford School District | 09–13 | 470 | under 0.1 mi |
| Gilford Elementary School Elementary · Gilford School District | KG–04 | 303 | 0.2 mi |
| Woodland Heights Elementary School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 318 | 2.7 mi |
| Laconia Middle School Middle · Laconia School District | 06–08 | 414 | 3.4 mi |
| Belmont Middle School Middle · Shaker Regional School District | 05–08 | 350 | 8 mi |
| Inter-Lakes Middle School Middle · Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District | 07–08 | 137 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gilford Middle School
What grades does Gilford Middle School serve?
Gilford Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gilford School District.
How many students attend Gilford Middle School?
Gilford Middle School reported 277 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 97 New Hampshire middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 318 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gilford Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 277 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gilford Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gilford Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gilford Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gilford Middle School in?
Gilford Middle School is part of Gilford School District, based in Gilford, NH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gilford Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gilford High School (under 0.1 mi), Gilford Elementary School (0.2 mi), Woodland Heights Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.