Summary:
The city of Hampstead, New Hampshire is home to two schools: Hampstead Central School, an elementary school, and Hampstead Middle School. The Hampstead School District as a whole is ranked 59th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Based on the data, Hampstead Middle School appears to be the standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 38 middle schools in New Hampshire over the past three school years and earning a 4-star rating. The school's test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in reading, with 60% of students scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 57% for the district and 55% statewide. Hampstead Middle School also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.5, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
In contrast, while Hampstead Central School is still performing well, its statewide ranking has declined from 56th to 93rd over the past three years, and its test scores, while above state averages, are not as high as the middle school's. The elementary school also has a higher free and reduced lunch rate of 10.54%, compared to 7.56% at the middle school, indicating a relatively less affluent student population.
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