South Meadow School

Public 5-8

 108 Hancock Rd.
       Peterborough, NH  03458-1197


(603) 924-7105

District: Contoocook Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 134 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,640 Help


Students who attend South Meadow School usually attend:

High:    Conval Regional High School

Feeder schools for South Meadow School:

Elementary:    Dublin Consolidated School
    Greenfield Elementary School
    Peterborough Elementary School
    Temple Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Compare Details South Meadow School ranks worse than 64.2% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Meadow School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Meadow School is $16,640.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Meadow School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Meadow School 86th of 134 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See South Meadow School in the ranking list.)

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Contoocook Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Contoocook Valley School District 91st of 161 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Meadow School

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Rank History for all students at South Meadow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.31 22nd 126 82.5%
2007 65.85 35th 125 72.0%
2008 48.74 68th 129 47.3%
2009 77.78 19th 127 85.0%
2010 73.67 26th 127 79.5%
2011 75.19 26th 128 79.7%
2012 57.62 53rd 131 59.5%
2013 65.58 38th 131 71.0%
2014 59.74 49th 132 62.9%
2015 41.65 66th 107 38.3%
2016 38.44 90th 134 32.8%
2018 32.99 93rd 131 29.0%
2019 36.13 87th 128 32.0%
2021 36.12 76th 125 39.2%
2022 27.18 100th 130 23.1%
2023 38.11 86th 134 35.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Meadow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.08 27th 48 43.8%
2022 63.05 7th 47 85.1%
2023 28.95 43rd 52 17.3%
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Rank History for Female students at South Meadow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.47 83rd 116 28.4%
2019 46.78 64th 114 43.9%
2021 51.47 47th 113 58.4%
2022 30.62 86th 115 25.2%
2023 49.18 53rd 114 53.5%
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Rank History for Male students at South Meadow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.71 76th 114 33.3%
2019 30.11 81st 113 28.3%
2021 25.93 90th 116 22.4%
2022 26.67 90th 117 23.1%
2023 29.54 87th 117 25.6%
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Rank History for White students at South Meadow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.59 92nd 129 28.7%
2019 36.78 85th 126 32.5%
2021 32.80 81st 123 34.1%
2022 27.04 101st 129 21.7%
2023 37.91 83rd 132 37.1%
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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.

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by a parent
Sunday, November 27, 2016

Open Quote Effectively no homework. No text books for most classes including Math, Science, History/Social Studies.
Teachers are horrible. If I could upload some of the inane crap they have done like fail my son on a math test that he answered every question correctly on (I don't know she did that, she just does not like my son is the only reason I can think of).
They demand community service of all students to pass each grade. No small irony that the vast amounts of "community service" they offer is doing the teachers work for them.
If in the off chance you should complain about anything to your child's homeroom teacher, you can be guaranteed that you will be called at home, work, or emailed consistently for the next two months about all the things your child does wrong. Effectively bullying you into never complaining about anything they do again. The more you complain the worse it will get. They will use whatever nuance in their school policies to hammer your child until you either withdraw your kid, or they burn you out of sticking up for your child and questioning their authority. Think of Darth Vader as your DMV associate when you try to renew your drivers license.
To sum it up. You either join the PTA and be ever subservient to the teachers, to perpetuate the myth that all teachers are 'heros' or your child will hate learning going forward. I am choosing to work two jobs to get my kids into private school and hope it is not too late for them to rekindle their childhood. #$@ You SMS. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Meadow School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 499 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1992 494 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 502 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 528 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 519 3 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1996 519 3 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1997 556 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 563 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 593 5 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2000 590 6 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2001 581 4 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 553 3 14 6 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 553 3 14 6 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 484 3 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2005 506 1 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2006 493 1 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2007 492 2 14 4 1 n/a n/a 7 520
2008 510 7 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 479 8 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2010 498 12 9 2 0 0 0 0 521
2011 468 7 7 4 0 0 2 0 488
2012 443 7 7 7 2 0 3 0 469
2013 416 7 6 8 1 0 3 0 441
2014 395 10 4 9 0 0 1 0 419
2015 365 8 6 8 0 0 0 0 387
2016 385 7 5 8 0 0 0 0 405
2017 392 5 1 7 0 0 3 0 408
2018 387 3 2 9 0 0 2 0 403
2019 382 3 2 10 0 0 2 0 399
2020 371 4 3 7 0 1 3 0 389
2021 339 2 1 4 0 1 7 0 354
2022 317 3 4 7 0 0 8 0 339
2023 312 2 5 10 0 0 10 0 339

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

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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 South Meadow School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 507 32.5 15.6 4.9
1992 503 39.5 12.7 5.8
1993 506 38.5 13.1 10.3
1994 532 43.0 12.4 11.5
1995 530 42.5 12.5 11.9
1996 530 42.5 12.5 11.9
1997 562 45.9 12.2 10.5
1998 571 46.8 12.2 8.9
1999 610 48.2 12.7 5.7
2000 610 50.3 12.1 14.4
2001 604 48.0 12.6 15.9
2002 577 48.2 12.0 15.3
2003 577 48.2 12.0 15.3
2004 507 44.0 11.5 16.6
2005 526 44.0 12.0 16.3
2006 508 45.0 11.3 15.6
2007 520 45.0 11.6 16.2
2008 536 45.0 11.9 15.7
2009 499 44.0 11.3 20.2
2010 521 45.0 11.5 23
2011 488 46.0 10.6 24.6
2012 469 45.0 10.4 25.4
2013 441 42.0 10.5 22.7
2014 419 40.0 10.4 26.7
2015 387 22.0 17.5 22.7
2016 405 24.0 16.8 26.2
2017 408 36.0 11.3 28.9
2018 403 40.0 10.0 24.1
2019 399 35.0 11.4 29.3
2020 389 37.0 10.5 29
2021 354 37.0 9.5 27.7
2022 339 38.0 8.9 18.3
2023 339 35.0 9.6 24.2

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 South Meadow School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 507 32.5 15.6 4.9
1992 503 39.5 12.7 5.8
1993 506 38.5 13.1 10.3
1994 532 43.0 12.4 11.5
1995 530 42.5 12.5 11.9
1996 530 42.5 12.5 11.9
1997 562 45.9 12.2 10.5
1998 571 46.8 12.2 8.9
1999 610 48.2 12.7 5.7
2000 610 50.3 12.1 14.4
2001 604 48.0 12.6 15.9
2002 577 48.2 12.0 15.3
2003 577 48.2 12.0 15.3
2004 507 44.0 11.5 16.6
2005 526 44.0 12.0 16.3
2006 508 45.0 11.3 15.6
2007 520 45.0 11.6 16.2
2008 536 45.0 11.9 15.7
2009 499 44.0 11.3 20.2
2010 521 45.0 11.5 23
2011 488 46.0 10.6 24.6
2012 469 45.0 10.4 25.4
2013 441 42.0 10.5 22.7
2014 419 40.0 10.4 26.7
2015 387 22.0 17.5 22.7
2016 405 24.0 16.8 26.2
2017 408 36.0 11.3 28.9
2018 403 40.0 10.0 24.1
2019 399 35.0 11.4 29.3
2020 389 37.0 10.5 29
2021 354 37.0 9.5 27.7
2022 339 38.0 8.9 18.3
2023 339 35.0 9.6 24.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Meadow School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,640

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Meadow School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 86th of 134 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (South Meadow School)2542
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)2135
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (South Meadow School)5356
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)4850
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (South Meadow School)4148
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Contoocook Valley School District)3241
 9%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Meadow School)4540
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)4542
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (South Meadow School)4758
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)4257
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Meadow School)5130
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)4435
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (South Meadow School)4645
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)4543
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Meadow School)4931
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)5035
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (South Meadow School)4848
   8th Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)4943
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (South Meadow School)3133
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Contoocook Valley School District)3033
 3%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (South Meadow School)4436
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)4140
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (South Meadow School)4952
 3%
   All Grades Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)4951
 2%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (South Meadow School)3540
 5%
   All Grades Science (Contoocook Valley School District)3536
 1%
   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 Students399339
 15%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White382312
 18.3%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.3%24.2%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Meadow School

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended South Meadow School.

Students at South Meadow School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend South Meadow School usually go on to attend Conval Regional High School

South Meadow School ranks 86th of 134 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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