Best Middle Schools in Derry, NH

The city of Derry, New Hampshire is home to two middle schools: Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and West Running Brook Middle School. Both schools serve grades 6-8 and are part of the Derry Cooperative School District. However, the data indicates that neither school is a standout performer, with both ranking in the bottom half of New Hampshire middle schools over the past three years.

Academically, both Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and West Running Brook Middle School have relatively low proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Gilbert H. Hood Middle School's proficiency rates range from 27% to 56% across different subjects and grade levels, while West Running Brook Middle School's data is not provided. Additionally, the schools have similar student-teacher ratios, with Gilbert H. Hood at 11.9 and West Running Brook at 11.6.

One notable difference between the two schools is the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. Gilbert H. Hood Middle School has a higher percentage (30.44%) compared to West Running Brook Middle School (20.85%), which may suggest a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Overall, the data indicates that both middle schools in Derry, New Hampshire are facing challenges in terms of academic performance and school quality, and the district may need to implement targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for students.