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Berlin Middle School

Q: Is Berlin Middle School a good school?

Berlin Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of New Hampshire middle schools.

Q: How many students attend Berlin Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Berlin Middle School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Berlin Middle School?

Students at Berlin Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Q: What high school do graduates of Berlin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Berlin Middle School usually go on to attend Berlin Senior High School

Public Grades 6-8

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 132 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Better than 7% of New Hampshire middle schools

Summary

Berlin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 246 students. The school is part of the Berlin School District, which is ranked 148 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berlin Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New Hampshire middle schools, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 20% in mathematics, 31% in reading, and 16% in science, compared to the state averages of 42%, 55%, and 38%, respectively. The school's performance is also lower than the Berlin School District's average, indicating that Berlin Middle School is a lower-performing school within the district. Additionally, the school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as male students, white students, and special education students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of New Hampshire middle schools in their respective categories.

The nearby Groveton High School (Middle) and Gorham Middle School show significantly better academic performance compared to Berlin Middle School. Gorham Middle School, in particular, stands out with much stronger academic performance, ranking in the top half of New Hampshire middle schools and achieving proficiency rates well above the state averages. The stark contrast in academic performance between Berlin Middle School and these nearby schools suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the challenges faced by Berlin Middle School, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the unique needs of its student population.

254

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,510

Per pupil spending ?

50%

Free/discounted lunch ?

550 Willard Street
Berlin, NH 03570-1499

(603) 752-4122

District: Berlin School District

Students who attend Berlin Middle School usually attend:

High:

Berlin Senior High School

Feeder schools for Berlin Middle School:

Elementary:

Berlin Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 8th percentile in 2014 → 7th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (22% vs 45% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!Reading scores 24 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school22%

District avg26%

New Hampshire avg45%

123^rd of 132

New Hampshire public middle schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 12% (2016) to bottom 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

148^th of 158Berlin School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	10.2	123 of 132	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	15.1	113 of 130	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.3	124 of 134	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	13.7	116 of 130	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.1	122 of 125	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.8	111 of 128	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	10.7	123 of 131	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	18.0	109 of 125	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.7	118 of 134	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	13.0	121 of 132	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	13.4	120 of 131	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	12.9	124 of 131	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	11.9	118 of 128	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	30.3	97 of 127	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.4	96 of 127	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	28.8	99 of 129	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	15.6	113 of 125	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	23.2	102 of 126	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	13.0	103 of 112	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	19.4	92 of 110	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.1	103 of 114	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.7	94 of 115	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.5	104 of 113	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.2	100 of 114	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	9.0	113 of 116	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	7.3	112 of 116	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.9	105 of 113	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	10.6	111 of 117	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.6	108 of 117	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.2	110 of 116	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.3	89 of 113	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.0	103 of 114	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	4.9	51 of 51	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	14.0	45 of 48	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	33.8	29 of 35	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.0	47 of 48	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	30.7	32 of 49	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	9.8	123 of 131	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.5	110 of 128	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	11.8	124 of 132	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.4	118 of 129	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.5	119 of 123	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.5	106 of 126	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.0	123 of 129	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)8th percentile~ school

White (2025)6th percentile~ school

Male (2025)3rd percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)<1st percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading31%-24 vs state

Mathematics20%-22 vs state

Science16%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Berlin Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)				NH SAS Reading (2025)				NH SAS Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Berlin Middle School	Public	6-8	550 Willard Street	Berlin	03570	Coos County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 752-4122	254	21	12.0	50.0%	231 (90.9%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	10.2	123^rd of 132 public middle schools	6.8%		15.1	113^th of 130 public middle schools	13.1%	10	13.0	22.0	22.0	20.0	20.0	33.0	38.0	31.0	16.0	16.0	$18,510
Gorham Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Main St.	Gorham	03581	Coos County	Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 466-2776	80	9	9.0	32.5%	75 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	50.2	65^th of 132 public middle schools	50.8%		67.6	34^th of 130 public middle schools	73.8%	31	43.0	43.0	43.0	43.0	35.0	57.0	60.0	51.0	40.0	40.0	$18,614
Groveton High School (Middle)	Public	6-8	65 State St.	Groveton	03582	Coos County	Northumberland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 636-1619	79	7	11.2	43.0%	77 (97.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	26	101^st of 132 public middle schools	23.5%		13.9	116^th of 130 public middle schools	10.8%	15	40.0	28.0	19.0	28.0	50.0	36.0	46.0	44.0	23.0	23.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Berlin Middle School

Is Berlin Middle School a good school?

Berlin Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of New Hampshire middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Berlin Middle School?

Students at Berlin Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Berlin Middle School in?

Berlin School District

What high school do graduates of Berlin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Berlin Middle School usually go on to attend Berlin Senior High School

How many students attend Berlin Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Berlin Middle School.

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