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Laconia Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 524 students

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Posted April 20, 2010

the people that deal with the kids with learning disabilities are phenominal! A couple in particular are Donna Rondolet, and Mrs. Gammon. my boys are very self-conscious and emotional on top of the learning disabilities, and the staff are awesome!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2008

I have nothing but praise for the middle school. The teachers are professional and engaging. My children love going to school. Excellent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2007

the teachers are nice and talk to you when you are having a problem and need help with school work.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 8, 2006

I'm not a parent, but I am a student at this school. I would like to say that though many teachers would like to and do reach out, the system does not. This school has nice teachers, but it lacks in just about everything else. Often enough, you have to take matters into your own hands. I'm in grade eight.
—Submitted by Alicia Dufield, a student


Posted April 27, 2005

I am very dissapointed with this school. I have a 504 coded child and can't seem to get the help we need. When we transferred from elementary to Junior high, the teachers didn't have a clue, for two months that my child was coded with ADD. I only found this out by chance, one afternoon. I expect any concerns from the teachers to be expressed with a note or a phone call ASAP. This is our second year at the school, and close to the end of the year I still can't get any communication going between school and home. My child is falling through the cracks and I'm not happy about it. I have considered homeschooling or the Sylvan Center, but that doesn't solve the issue. I shouldn't have to do the teacher's job! I am a concerned 'involved' parent and resent the time my child is waisting at school!
—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.

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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 71% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

156 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
37%
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 Students62%
Female66%
Male59%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
With educational disability3%
Without educational disability74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students64%
Female72%
Male57%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
With educational disability7%
Without educational disability76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
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 Students58%
Female58%
Male57%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
With educational disability0%
Without educational disability68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students52%
Female57%
Male47%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
With educational disability0%
Without educational disability62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
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 Students56%
Female59%
Male53%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
With educational disability13%
Without educational disability63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students69%
Female76%
Male62%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
With educational disability25%
Without educational disability77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
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 94% 92%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Black 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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150 McGrath St
Laconia, NH 03246
Phone: (603) 524-4632

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