Is Hopkinton Middle School a good school?

Hopkinton Middle School ranks 23 rd of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hopkinton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended Hopkinton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hopkinton Middle School?

Students at Hopkinton Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Hopkinton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hopkinton Middle School usually go on to attend Hopkinton High School

Hopkinton Middle School

Summary:

Hopkinton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the small town of Contoocook, New Hampshire. With a relatively small student population of 133, the school consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance and a supportive learning environment.

Hopkinton Middle School's academic prowess is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science significantly higher than the state averages. In 2023-2024, 68% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%, and 66% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 53%. The school's special education students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 2nd out of 48 New Hampshire middle schools in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools, such as Three Rivers School, Armand R. Dupont School, and Kearsarge Regional Middle School, Hopkinton Middle School consistently outperforms in academic metrics.

While Hopkinton Middle School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of students identifying as White, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 9.7 over the past three school years, contributes to its success. Additionally, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.22% to 5.04% over the past three years, is significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. These factors, combined with the school's exceptional academic performance, make Hopkinton Middle School a standout institution in the Hopkinton School District, which is ranked 26 out of 163 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 7-8

297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229-3091

(603) 746-4167

District: Hopkinton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,820

Students who attend Hopkinton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hopkinton High School

Feeder schools for Hopkinton Middle School:

Elementary:

Harold Martin School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hopkinton Middle School ranks better than 82.3% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hopkinton Middle School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Hopkinton Middle School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hopkinton Middle School is $17,820.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hopkinton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopkinton Middle School 23^rd of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Hopkinton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hopkinton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopkinton School District 26^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hopkinton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hopkinton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	78.96	17^th	126	86.5%
2007	75.57	19^th	125	84.8%
2008	73.19	24^th	129	81.4%
2009	82.81	17^th	127	86.6%
2010	81.19	17^th	127	86.6%
2011	66.38	41^st	128	68.0%
2012	69.14	31^st	131	76.3%
2013	72.36	29^th	131	77.9%
2014	77.73	21^st	132	84.1%
2015	79.87	14^th	107	86.9%
2016	71.19	28^th	134	79.1%
2017	73.40	29^th	125	76.8%
2018	77.09	20^th	131	84.7%
2019	73.96	28^th	128	78.1%
2021	48.92	62^nd	125	50.4%
2022	72.72	22^nd	130	83.1%
2023	88.63	10^th	134	92.5%
2024	76.18	23^rd	130	82.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hopkinton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	55.51	17^th	49	65.3%
2022	92.13	2^nd	47	95.7%
2024	87.06	2^nd	48	95.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Hopkinton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	76.53	21^st	116	81.9%
2019	67.67	27^th	114	76.3%
2021	53.16	46^th	113	59.3%
2022	71.56	26^th	115	77.4%
2023	95.30	2^nd	114	98.2%
2024	90.15	7^th	110	93.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Hopkinton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	75.79	19^th	114	83.3%
2019	78.48	19^th	113	83.2%
2021	42.94	60^th	116	48.3%
2022	74.93	17^th	117	85.5%
2023	81.51	15^th	117	87.2%
2024	63.30	34^th	113	69.9%

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Rank History for White students at Hopkinton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	77.02	22^nd	129	82.9%
2019	76.81	23^rd	126	81.7%
2021	48.32	61^st	123	50.4%
2022	74.82	19^th	129	85.3%
2023	92.07	6^th	132	95.5%
2024	74.91	22^nd	128	82.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hopkinton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	177	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	178
1995	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
1996	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
1997	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1998	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
1999	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
2000	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
2001	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
2002	177	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	180
2003	177	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	180
2004	161	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	164
2005	176	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	179
2006	169	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	171
2007	162	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	164
2008	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
2009	165	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	166
2010	159	0	1	0	0	0	4	164
2011	147	0	1	0	1	1	2	152
2012	148	0	1	0	1	1	1	152
2013	129	2	3	0	0	0	1	135
2014	122	2	2	0	0	0	1	127
2015	122	1	2	1	0	0	3	129
2016	139	2	4	1	0	0	5	151
2017	153	1	2	0	0	0	7	163
2018	162	3	1	1	0	0	5	172
2019	156	3	3	1	0	0	4	167
2020	150	0	1	2	0	0	8	161
2021	127	0	0	3	0	0	9	139
2022	124	2	0	2	0	0	7	135
2023	123	1	0	3	0	0	6	133
2024	154	1	1	5	0	1	6	168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hopkinton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	178	12.4	14.4	n/a
1995	161	13.8	11.7	n/a
1996	161	13.8	11.7	n/a
1997	143	15.0	9.5	n/a
1998	137	9.0	15.2	n/a
1999	157	8.9	17.6	n/a
2000	175	9.0	19.4	3.4
2001	185	8.7	21.3	4.9
2002	180	14.6	12.3	6.1
2003	180	14.6	12.3	6.1
2004	164	10.5	15.6	9.8
2005	179	13.5	13.3	6.1
2006	171	16.9	10.1	7.6
2007	164	15.0	10.9	10.4
2008	168	16.8	10.0	10.1
2009	166	15.7	10.6	9
2010	164	15.5	10.5	6.1
2011	152	16.4	9.2	7.2
2012	152	16.8	9.0	8.6
2013	135	17.0	7.9	10.4
2014	127	13.2	9.6	7.9
2015	129	11.0	11.7	12.4
2016	151	12.0	12.5	9.3
2017	163	13.3	12.2	7.4
2018	172	12.7	13.5	8.1
2019	167	12.9	12.9	9
2020	161	13.9	11.5	6.8
2021	139	14.2	9.7	5
2022	135	14.2	9.5	2.2
2023	133	13.9	9.5	4.5
2024	168	16.2	10.3	4.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hopkinton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	178	12.4	14.4	n/a
1995	161	13.8	11.7	n/a
1996	161	13.8	11.7	n/a
1997	143	15.0	9.5	n/a
1998	137	9.0	15.2	n/a
1999	157	8.9	17.6	n/a
2000	175	9.0	19.4	3.4
2001	185	8.7	21.3	4.9
2002	180	14.6	12.3	6.1
2003	180	14.6	12.3	6.1
2004	164	10.5	15.6	9.8
2005	179	13.5	13.3	6.1
2006	171	16.9	10.1	7.6
2007	164	15.0	10.9	10.4
2008	168	16.8	10.0	10.1
2009	166	15.7	10.6	9
2010	164	15.5	10.5	6.1
2011	152	16.4	9.2	7.2
2012	152	16.8	9.0	8.6
2013	135	17.0	7.9	10.4
2014	127	13.2	9.6	7.9
2015	129	11.0	11.7	12.4
2016	151	12.0	12.5	9.3
2017	163	13.3	12.2	7.4
2018	172	12.7	13.5	8.1
2019	167	12.9	12.9	9
2020	161	13.9	11.5	6.8
2021	139	14.2	9.7	5
2022	135	14.2	9.5	2.2
2023	133	13.9	9.5	4.5
2024	168	16.2	10.3	4.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hopkinton Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,820

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hopkinton Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 128 Middle schools	Ranks 10^th of 134 Middle schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Hopkinton Middle School)	69	67	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hopkinton School District)	69	67	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	39	8%
7th Grade Reading (Hopkinton Middle School)	74	76	2%
7th Grade Reading (Hopkinton School District)	74	76	2%
7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	54	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hopkinton Middle School)	43	60	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hopkinton School District)	43	59	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	45	35	10%
8th Grade Reading (Hopkinton Middle School)	75	76	1%
8th Grade Reading (Hopkinton School District)	75	75
8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Science (Hopkinton Middle School)	51	49	2%
8th Grade Science (Hopkinton School District)	51	48	3%
8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Hopkinton Middle School)	56	64	8%
All Grades Mathematics (Hopkinton School District)	61	60	1%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Hopkinton Middle School)	74	76	2%
All Grades Reading (Hopkinton School District)	72	74	2%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Hopkinton Middle School)	51	49	2%
All Grades Science (Hopkinton School District)	52	59	7%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	133	20.4%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	123	21.2%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9%	4.5%	4.5%

Schools Near Hopkinton Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)						NH SAS Reading (2024)						NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Hopkinton Middle School	Public	7-8	297 Park Ave.	Contoocook	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 746-4167	168	16	10.3	4.2%	154 (91.7%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)	76.2	23^rd of 130 public middle schools	82.3%		88.6	10^th of 134 public middle schools	92.5%	13				69.0	65.0	68.0				74.0	55.0	66.0		35.0	35.0	$17,820
Maple Street Elementary School	Public	4-6	194 Maple St.	Contoocook	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 746-4195	201	19	10.6	7.0%	176 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.0%)								(n/a)	66.0	56.0	81.0			67.0	75.0	82.0	84.0			80.0	45.0		45.0	$20,503
Merrimack Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	14 Allen St.	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 753-6336	479	41	11.6	21.7%	431 (90.0%)	10 (2.1%)	14 (2.9%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	31.3	94^th of 130 public middle schools	27.7%		32.8	94^th of 134 public middle schools	29.9%				39.0	34.0	29.0	34.0			49.0	46.0	38.0	45.0		23.0	23.0	$16,978
Rundlett Middle School	Public	6-8	144 South St.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0862	774	68	11.4	37.0%	600 (77.5%)	74 (9.6%)	28 (3.6%)	53 (6.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.1%)	37.1	85^th of 130 public middle schools	34.6%		22.7	111^th of 134 public middle schools	17.2%	26			33.0	35.0	32.0	33.0			47.0	49.0	43.0	46.0		37.0	37.0	$16,417
Weare Middle School	Public	4-8	16 East Rd.	Weare	03281	Hillsborough County	Weare School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 529-7555	477	42	11.3	17.2%	438 (91.8%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	15.1	114^th of 130 public middle schools	12.3%		15.1	118^th of 134 public middle schools	11.9%	4	31.0	12.0	20.0	19.0	27.0	22.0	31.0	32.0	29.0	31.0	34.0	32.0	20.0	25.0	23.0
Bow Memorial School	Public	5-8	20 Bow Center Rd.	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-3212	530	41	12.9	5.3%	489 (92.3%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	72.6	30^th of 130 public middle schools	76.9%		72.5	25^th of 134 public middle schools	81.3%	5		55.0	60.0	46.0	54.0	53.0		73.0	76.0	60.0	58.0	65.0	49.0	44.0	46.0	$16,836
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School	Public	6-8	6 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 464-1120	220	22	9.8	40.5%	208 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	28.8	99^th of 130 public middle schools	23.8%		23.4	109^th of 134 public middle schools	18.7%	10			45.0	21.0	30.0	32.0			50.0	38.0	34.0	41.0		27.0	27.0	$17,006
Kearsarge Regional Middle School	Public	6-8	32 Gile Pond Rd.	North Sutton	03260	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 927-2100	404	40	10.1	14.4%	385 (95.3%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	46	64^th of 130 public middle schools	50.8%		42.3	78^th of 134 public middle schools	41.8%	14			41.0	36.0	41.0	40.0			55.0	54.0	48.0	52.0		31.0	31.0	$21,710
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (M)	Public, Charter	6-8	157 Chichester Rd	Loudon	03307	Merrimack County	Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 325-7688	45	8	5.6	11.1%	43 (95.6%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Three Rivers School	Public	5-8	243 Academy Rd.	Pembroke	03275	Merrimack County	Pembroke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 485-9539	318	33	9.6	21.7%	282 (88.7%)	4 (1.3%)	12 (3.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)	46.9	61^st of 130 public middle schools	53.1%		52.5	59^th of 134 public middle schools	56.0%	2		30.0	19.0	43.0	35.0	31.0		41.0	51.0	62.0	50.0	51.0	18.0	41.0	30.0	$16,396

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