At a glance
Reported students
414
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 97 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318
Laconia Middle School: 414 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
11.2:1 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
- 424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Laconia Middle School
Laconia Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Laconia. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Laconia School District. NCES reports 414 students for 2024–25.
Among 97 middle schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 332 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, 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 (84.5%) and multiracial (6.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Laconia Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.5%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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 Laconia School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Laconia High School
High · Grades 09–12
562 reported students
Elm Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
Pleasant Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
255 reported students
Public schools near Laconia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 255 | 0.3 mi |
| Laconia High School High · Laconia School District | 09–12 | 562 | 0.6 mi |
| Gilford Middle School Middle · Gilford School District | 05–08 | 277 | 3.4 mi |
| Belmont Middle School Middle · Shaker Regional School District | 05–08 | 350 | 6.7 mi |
| Inter-Lakes Middle School Middle · Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District | 07–08 | 137 | 9.1 mi |
| Winnisquam Regional Middle School Middle · Winnisquam Regional School District | 05–08 | 361 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laconia Middle School
What grades does Laconia Middle School serve?
Laconia Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Laconia School District.
How many students attend Laconia Middle School?
Laconia Middle School reported 414 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 97 New Hampshire middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 424 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laconia Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 414 students and 37 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 Laconia Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laconia Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laconia School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Laconia Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43% 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 Laconia Middle School in?
Laconia Middle School is part of Laconia School District, based in Laconia, NH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laconia Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pleasant Street School (0.3 mi), Laconia High School (0.6 mi), Gilford Middle School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.