Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Summary:

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Bedford, New Hampshire, serving around 700 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Bedford School District, which is ranked 11th out of 163 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School consistently performs exceptionally well on state assessments, with 64% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 71% proficient or better in reading, significantly outperforming the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 10 middle schools in New Hampshire for several years, reaching as high as 4th in the state in 2017-2018 and 2022-2023, placing it in the top 3-8% of middle schools in the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 15 New Hampshire middle schools for Hispanic students and 1st out of 10 for Asian students in reading proficiency.

When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, such as those in the Manchester School District, Ross A. Lurgio Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher mathematics and reading proficiency rates. The school's student population is predominantly white, with around 78% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Manchester School District schools. Despite this, the school has maintained its high performance over the years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistent top 10 rankings in the state for the past decade, demonstrating its commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 47A Nashua Rd.
       Bedford, NH  03110-5527


(603) 310-9100

District: Bedford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,238 Help


Students who attend Ross A. Lurgio Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bedford High School

Feeder schools for Ross A. Lurgio Middle School:

Elementary:    Memorial School
    Peter Woodbury School
    Riddle Brook School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  680

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.9%
Two or more races:
8.1%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.9% Help


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Compare Details Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.9%), two or more races (8.1%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is $14,238.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross A. Lurgio Middle School 8th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Ross A. Lurgio Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bedford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford School District 11th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 91.16 3rd 127 97.6%
2011 83.95 10th 128 92.2%
2012 87.27 6th 131 95.4%
2013 87.89 7th 131 94.7%
2014 87.46 7th 132 94.7%
2016 79.99 17th 134 87.3%
2017 87.22 6th 125 95.2%
2018 92.40 4th 131 96.9%
2019 90.36 9th 128 93.0%
2021 91.39 10th 125 92.0%
2022 90.32 7th 130 94.6%
2023 94.43 4th 134 97.0%
2024 87.21 8th 130 93.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.86 1st 8 87.5%
2019 83.06 2nd 11 81.8%
2022 79.75 3rd 10 70.0%
2023 82.42 3rd 10 70.0%
2024 84.55 2nd 8 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.76 11th 49 77.6%
2019 54.56 15th 48 68.8%
2021 60.82 9th 35 74.3%
2022 62.96 8th 47 83.0%
2023 71.90 6th 52 88.5%
2024 63.52 12th 48 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.02 4th 116 96.6%
2019 90.28 4th 114 96.5%
2021 87.24 12th 113 89.4%
2022 90.99 5th 115 95.7%
2023 92.66 4th 114 96.5%
2024 88.49 8th 110 92.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.81 3rd 114 97.4%
2019 91.63 6th 113 94.7%
2021 93.91 5th 116 95.7%
2022 89.80 5th 117 95.7%
2023 95.60 3rd 117 97.4%
2024 86.54 11th 113 90.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.12 2nd 16 87.5%
2023 85.57 1st 10 90.0%
2024 77.53 2nd 10 80.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.48 1st 12 91.7%
2022 97.06 1st 15 93.3%
2023 94.44 3rd 18 83.3%
2024 90.97 2nd 16 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.30 4th 129 96.9%
2019 89.81 8th 126 93.7%
2021 90.64 11th 123 91.1%
2022 88.30 8th 129 93.8%
2023 93.14 4th 132 97.0%
2024 85.11 15th 128 88.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, January 19, 2013

Open Quote Lurgio does an excellent job of encouraging the students to assume responsibility for their own education. My daughter is a gifted student and has the opportunity to take high school level foreign language (Mandarin) and math (Algebra/Geometry) classes for high school credit. She also participates in the extra-curricular Writer's Group that suits her ability and interest. Teachers are accessible and seem to truly care about the students. Sports programs are nuturing. Music offerings are substantial. The facility is new and inviting. Best decision we ever made was to build a home in Bedford 20 years ago! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 654 7 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2009 648 7 27 12 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2010 694 6 30 4 1 0 21 0 756
2011 694 9 25 5 2 1 20 0 756
2012 670 8 21 8 1 1 22 0 731
2013 687 9 30 12 0 1 24 0 763
2014 689 12 35 13 0 2 23 0 774
2015 693 6 31 17 0 1 27 0 775
2016 663 5 34 17 3 2 27 0 751
2017 670 7 44 13 3 2 27 0 766
2018 640 5 53 15 0 1 40 0 754
2019 605 4 52 16 0 1 53 0 731
2020 615 3 65 18 0 0 45 0 746
2021 564 9 56 26 0 1 46 0 702
2022 541 8 54 26 0 1 60 0 690
2023 548 8 63 18 1 0 62 0 700
2024 543 9 51 21 1 0 55 0 680

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 Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 691 51.5 13.4 2.7
2009 694 51.5 13.5 3
2010 756 53.5 14.1 4.6
2011 756 56.5 13.3 5.8
2012 731 53.7 13.6 5.6
2013 763 53.2 14.3 5.4
2014 774 53.6 14.4 5.8
2015 775 58.0 13.3 6.3
2016 751 56.0 13.4 5.5
2017 766 57.2 13.3 4.6
2018 754 59.2 12.7 6.2
2019 731 61.4 11.9 5.9
2020 746 60.4 12.3 4.3
2021 702 60.4 11.6 4
2022 690 60.4 11.4 4.6
2023 700 56.7 12.3 5
2024 680 56.4 12.0 4.9

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 Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 691 51.5 13.4 2.7
2009 694 51.5 13.5 3
2010 756 53.5 14.1 4.6
2011 756 56.5 13.3 5.8
2012 731 53.7 13.6 5.6
2013 763 53.2 14.3 5.4
2014 774 53.6 14.4 5.8
2015 775 58.0 13.3 6.3
2016 751 56.0 13.4 5.5
2017 766 57.2 13.3 4.6
2018 754 59.2 12.7 6.2
2019 731 61.4 11.9 5.9
2020 746 60.4 12.3 4.3
2021 702 60.4 11.6 4
2022 690 60.4 11.4 4.6
2023 700 56.7 12.3 5
2024 680 56.4 12.0 4.9

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 Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,238

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 4th of 134 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)7968
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bedford School District)7968
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)8183
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Bedford School District)8183
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)7566
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bedford School District)7566
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)7480
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Bedford School District)7480
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)5960
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Bedford School District)5960
 1%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)7767
 10%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bedford School District)7874
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)7881
 3%
   All Grades Reading (Bedford School District)7979
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Ross A. Lurgio Middle School)5960
 1%
   All Grades Science (Bedford School District)5761
 4%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students731700
 4.2%
African American48
 100%
American Indian01
Asian5263
 21.2%
Hispanic1618
 12.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White605548
 9.4%
Two or More Races5362
 17%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%5%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Students who attend Ross A. Lurgio Middle School usually go on to attend Bedford High School

Yes. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks in the top 6.2% of New Hampshire middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 680 students attended Ross A. Lurgio Middle School.

Students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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