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Litchfield Middle School

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Litchfield Middle School ranks 82 nd of 132 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

82^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 132 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Better than 38% of New Hampshire middle schools

Summary

Litchfield Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Litchfield, New Hampshire, with 351 students. The school is part of the Litchfield School District, which is ranked 95 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Litchfield Middle School faces some challenges. The school's math proficiency rates are consistently below the state average, ranging from 28-36% proficient across grades, compared to the state average of 38-42%. In reading, the school performs closer to the state average, with 50-57% proficiency across grades, compared to the state's 52-57%. Science proficiency is also below the state average at 36-39%. The school's overall academic performance, as measured by its statewide ranking, has declined from a high of 21st in the state in 2016-2017 to 82nd in 2024-2025. However, the school's special education students perform relatively well, ranking 12th out of 51 NH middle schools in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby schools, Fairgrounds Middle School in Nashua has consistently lower proficiency rates in math, reading, and science, while McKelvie Intermediate School in Bedford and Amherst Middle School outperform Litchfield Middle School in both academic achievement and statewide ranking. Addressing the declining statewide ranking and improving overall academic performance should be key priorities for Litchfield Middle School and the Litchfield School District.

344

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,703

Per pupil spending ?

11%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19 McElwain Dr.
Litchfield, NH 03052-2328

(603) 424-0566

District: Litchfield School District

Students who attend Litchfield Middle School usually attend:

High:

Campbell High School

Feeder schools for Litchfield Middle School:

Elementary:

Griffin Memorial School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 64th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg43%

New Hampshire avg45%

82^nd of 132

New Hampshire public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 36% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

95^th of 158Litchfield 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	40.5	82 of 132	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.4	89 of 130	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.5	70 of 134	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.7	69 of 130	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.3	54 of 125	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.4	50 of 128	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.0	29 of 131	77.9%	★★★★☆
2017	76.7	21 of 125	83.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.8	20 of 134	85.1%	★★★★☆
2015	63.0	38 of 107	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.2	44 of 132	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.8	51 of 131	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.5	45 of 131	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.9	42 of 128	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.4	40 of 127	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.0	47 of 127	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	36.9	89 of 129	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.5	79 of 125	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	56.5	54 of 126	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	40.7	69 of 112	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.4	62 of 110	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.6	46 of 114	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	49 of 115	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.0	21 of 113	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	55.3	45 of 114	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.2	23 of 116	80.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	74 of 116	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.4	84 of 113	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.7	81 of 117	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.7	67 of 117	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.4	61 of 116	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.6	39 of 113	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.4	36 of 114	68.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	12 of 51	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	51.8	20 of 48	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.9	32 of 52	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.8	40 of 47	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	56.9	12 of 35	65.7%	★★★★☆
2019	36.9	32 of 48	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	73.1	5 of 49	89.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	40.8	79 of 131	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	85 of 128	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.3	69 of 132	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.7	68 of 129	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.8	49 of 123	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	48 of 126	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.8	34 of 129	73.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2025)76th percentile+39 vs school

White (2025)40th percentile~ school

Female (2025)38th percentile~ school

Male (2025)36th percentile~ school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading54%~ state avg

Science38%~ state avg

Mathematics31%-11 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

I am thrilled with the schools here. Well the Elementary and Middle School at least. I have no children in High School yet.

I home schooled my son prior to moving to Litchfield, they made his transition into public school almost seamless.

The teachers are, for the most part, innovative and conscientious. They actually seem to LOVE their job! That is the best compliment I can give. Close Quote

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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 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Litchfield Middle School	Public	5-8	19 McElwain Dr.	Litchfield	03052	Hillsborough County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-0566	344	30	11.5	11.0%	294 (85.5%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	40.5	82^nd of 132 public middle schools	37.9%		35.4	89^th of 130 public middle schools	31.5%	7	29.0	28.0	33.0	36.0	31.0	57.0	52.0	57.0	50.0	54.0	39.0	36.0	38.0	$16,703
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	26 Baboosic Lake Rd.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 424-6221	533	40	13.3	14.1%	449 (84.2%)	4 (0.8%)	22 (4.1%)	9 (1.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.4%)								(n/a)	44.0	49.0			47.0	63.0	66.0			64.0	35.0		35.0	$18,479
Pennichuck Middle School	Public	6-8	207 Manchester St.	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 966-4140	768	66	11.6	46.6%	396 (51.6%)	23 (3.0%)	255 (33.2%)	18 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (9.9%)	18.6	112^th of 132 public middle schools	15.2%		30.3	96^th of 130 public middle schools	26.2%	16		27.0	28.0	27.0	27.0		42.0	38.0	35.0	39.0		18.0	18.0	$15,064
Merrimack Middle School	Public	7-8	31 Madeline Bennett Ln.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-6289	480	47	10.2	10.6%	422 (87.9%)	6 (1.3%)	11 (2.3%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.3%)	48	67^th of 132 public middle schools	49.2%		52.3	55^th of 130 public middle schools	57.7%	12			46.0	40.0	43.0			55.0	52.0	54.0		32.0	32.0	$19,261
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)	Public, Charter	5-8	9 Townsend West	Nashua	03063	Hillsborough County	Academy for Science and Design Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 595-4705	408	27	15.2	1.7%	161 (39.5%)	12 (2.9%)	18 (4.4%)	183 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	29 (7.1%)	94.3	2^nd of 132 public middle schools	98.5%		95.7	2^nd of 130 public middle schools	98.5%		85.0	77.0	77.0	70.0	76.0	83.0	82.0	83.0	76.0	81.0	68.0	56.0	59.0
Londonderry Middle School	Public	6-8	313 Mammoth Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-6925	918	84	10.9	14.4%	798 (86.9%)	7 (0.8%)	56 (6.1%)	18 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.2%)	56.1	48^th of 132 public middle schools	63.6%		43.9	70^th of 130 public middle schools	46.2%	22		47.0	40.0	40.0	42.0		57.0	55.0	61.0	58.0		42.0	42.0	$16,998
Amherst Middle School	Public	5-8	14 Cross Rd.	Amherst	03031	Hillsborough County	Amherst School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-8944	635	52	12.2	8.2%	571 (89.9%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.3%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	81.9	15^th of 132 public middle schools	88.6%		72.9	29^th of 130 public middle schools	77.7%	14	69.0	79.0	72.0	50.0	67.0	66.0	77.0	73.0	59.0	68.0	52.0	45.0	48.0	$20,246
Hudson Memorial School	Public	6-8	1 Memorial Dr.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 886-1240	648	54	12.0	18.4%	517 (79.8%)	7 (1.1%)	50 (7.7%)	13 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.0%)	55	52^nd of 132 public middle schools	60.6%		42.9	72^nd of 130 public middle schools	44.6%	20		43.0	34.0	47.0	41.0		59.0	53.0	60.0	57.0		42.0	42.0	$15,322
Fairgrounds Middle School	Public	6-8	27 Cleveland St.	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 594-4393	585	48	12.1	42.2%	301 (51.5%)	13 (2.2%)	191 (32.6%)	38 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.0%)	22.1	105^th of 132 public middle schools	20.5%		31.4	93^rd of 130 public middle schools	28.5%	12		28.0	32.0	26.0	29.0		42.0	47.0	38.0	42.0		16.0	16.0	$14,734
McKelvie Intermediate School	Public	5-6	108 Liberty Hill Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 472-3951	619	48	12.8	6.9%	476 (76.9%)	6 (1.0%)	21 (3.4%)	61 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.6%)								(n/a)	66.0	72.0			69.0	81.0	71.0			76.0	67.0		67.0	$14,120

Frequently Asked Questions about Litchfield Middle School

How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 344 students attended Litchfield Middle School.

Is Litchfield Middle School a good school?

Litchfield Middle School ranks 82^nd of 132 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Litchfield Middle School?

Students at Litchfield Middle School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Litchfield Middle School in?

Litchfield School District

What high school do graduates of Litchfield Middle School attend?

Students who attend Litchfield Middle School usually go on to attend Campbell High School

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