At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire middle enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 97 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
313.5
Somersworth Middle School: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
9.7:1 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
- 344
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Somersworth Middle School
Somersworth Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Somersworth. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Somersworth School District. NCES reports 286 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 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, 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 (72.7%) and multiracial (10.5%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Somersworth Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.6 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
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.5%
- 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)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.7%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black3.1%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.5%
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 Somersworth School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maple Wood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
285 reported students
Idlehurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
341 reported students
Somersworth High School
High · Grades 09–12
399 reported students
Public schools near Somersworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Intermediate School Middle · Rsu 60/Msad 60 | 05–06 | 433 | 3.4 mi |
| Dover Middle School Middle · Dover School District | 05–08 | 941 | 5.4 mi |
| Rochester Middle School Middle · Rochester School District | 06–08 | 803 | 6.4 mi |
| Barrington Middle School Middle · Barrington School District | 05–08 | 398 | 6.5 mi |
| Marshwood Middle School Middle · Rsu 35/Msad 35 | 06–08 | 490 | 8.1 mi |
| Oyster River Middle School Middle · Oyster River Coop School District | 05–08 | 585 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somersworth Middle School
What grades does Somersworth Middle School serve?
Somersworth Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Somersworth School District.
How many students attend Somersworth Middle School?
Somersworth Middle School reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 97 New Hampshire middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 344 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somersworth Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 286 students and 29.6 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 Somersworth Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somersworth Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Somersworth School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Somersworth Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.5% 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 Somersworth Middle School in?
Somersworth Middle School is part of Somersworth School District, based in Somersworth, NH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Somersworth Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Noble Intermediate School (3.4 mi), Dover Middle School (5.4 mi), Rochester Middle School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.