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Hollis-Brookline Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 439 students

 
 
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Posted December 9, 2009

This I would say is the best school. I recently moved here and I am so happy to go here. The students and staff are so welcoming. Overall this is a great school and I highly recommend it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 21, 2008

Going to HBMS has been a great experience for me. The pricipal, vice principal, and teachers are very devoted to the school and their work there. I have had no bad experiences at HBMS. They offer many different extracurricular activities so everyone would have something to do. HBMS is great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2007

This is a very good school. It is small, safe, and very friendly. Compared to other schools I have been to, this one is the cleanest, brightest, most well- kept so far. They have high expectations and keep the kids on- track.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 28, 2006

A very well rounded school. My step-son has been provided with all of the extra help that he needs to be successful. He myself and my husband are very impressed with the devotion and the communication the school has offered. We are very grateful and appreciative. No matter what someone is going to be able to find a flaw. Nothing is perfect all of the time but we have nothing but good things to say about what this school has done for us. All of the teachers are great and the programs are great. I love to participate whenever possible and I really think the school gives chances for that. My step sons life has changed so much since he started school here with a combination effort of ours at home and the help given by the school. My step son loves this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 66% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

210 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
60%
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 Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
With educational disability51%
Without educational disability90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
With educational disability45%
Without educational disability93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
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 Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
With educational disability38%
Without educational disability84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
With educational disability50%
Without educational disability92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 90%
Asian 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 4%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/A25%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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25 Main St
Hollis, NH 03049
Phone: (603) 465-2223

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