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Gilbert H. Hood Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 807 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 26, 2009

hood middle school is awesome and all the teachers are too! i hope your kids go to hood
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 13, 2006

Today I registered my daughter at Hood Middle school. I was very nervous because I had been told horror stories about it before. I was so happy and surprised to see how nice the staff were. The principal was great at making both of us comfortable. He was very caring knowing that this would be a hard transition for her and I as well. The teachers were very nice and friendly. I loved the seeing how the kids interacted with the 6th grade math teacher especially. They were learning and having fun! She cant wait to start.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2006

Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is a wonderful and exciting place for children to learn. I have moved throuhout the state of New Hampshire taking my children to different schools and this was by far their favorite and also mine. The teachers are friendly realationship with the students and are willing to do anything for them. Their academic policy is amazing and allows the parents to be involved with their children and what they are doing in school! Trust me you will never be dissapointed with this school. Every teacher my child had or has is wonderful and i have never had any problems with that school! Their sports are always the best in the state and the coaches want to build up thier players not put them down! I love this school and so do my children, trust me you will not be dissapointed! GilbertH. Hood Middle School ROCKS!!!!!!!
—Submitted by Lisa Mira, a parent


Posted August 25, 2005

Speaking as an 8th grader, the Gilbert H. Hood Memorial Middle School, was a great educational experience for me, as a student who just got promoted from there. Although the work can be tough, I think it was the best preporation for Pinkerton Academy, or high school in general. Even though I went to the Gilbert H. Hood Middle School for only one year, It was the best school I have ever attended. I came from Massachusetts, and comparing to that, New Hampshire School systems are far more organised, and well-kept. This School has teachers who care about more then their life. I believe that they care more about their students' futures then anything. Also, the field trips, and projects we did were very intersting, and fun.I think the disipline could improve a bit, but overall, I definately give the Gilbert H. Hood Memorial Middle School 5 Stars!
—Submitted by John Gillis, a student


Posted April 12, 2005

I think that this school is very well-kept. I think the teachers do their jobs well, and treat students with respect. The homework amount isn't too overwelming, and the projects students do are very interesting, and educational. I am also very pleased how the workers of the GHHMS have made a new gym, more classes, and an upcomming new library. I think this is a very good school to send your child to.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
69%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

281 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

279 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

289 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
38%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
With educational disability26%
Without educational disability79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male75%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
With educational disability33%
Without educational disability87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female70%
Male60%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
With educational disability23%
Without educational disability73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students73%
Female83%
Male63%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
With educational disability31%
Without educational disability81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female59%
Male65%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
With educational disability25%
Without educational disability70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
With educational disability33%
Without educational disability85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 92%
Hispanic 4% 3%
Black 2% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5 Hood Rd
Derry, NH 03038
Phone: (603) 432-1224

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