Summary:
ZIP code 03110 in Bedford, New Hampshire, has two middle-level schools serving grades 5–8: McKelvie Intermediate School for grades 5–6 and Ross A. Lurgio Middle School for grades 7–8, both part of the highly ranked Bedford School District.
Both schools are strong performers compared with New Hampshire averages and are similar in size, together serving 1,265 students. Ross A. Lurgio enrolls 646 students and McKelvie enrolls 619. Lurgio has the lower student–teacher ratio, 11.4 to 1 compared with McKelvie’s 12.8 to 1. In 2025–2026, Lurgio reported 73% proficiency in mathematics, 79% in reading, and 68% in science. McKelvie reported 74% in mathematics, 77% in reading, and 65% in science. These differences are relatively small, though Lurgio has the stronger overall profile in reading and science, while McKelvie has a slight mathematics advantage. Both schools substantially exceed statewide proficiency rates in all three subjects.
The schools’ grade-level patterns provide useful context for families. McKelvie’s fifth-grade results were especially strong, with 78% proficiency in mathematics and 82% in reading, but sixth-grade performance was lower at 71% and 72%, respectively. Lurgio’s mathematics results were consistent across grades 7 and 8 at 73%, while reading was higher in grade 7 than grade 8, 81% versus 76%. Lurgio also improved in every subject year over year, including a notable 12-point increase in science. McKelvie improved in mathematics and reading but declined slightly in science. Overall, the district’s strong statewide standing, high achievement, and comparable school sizes make the area attractive for families, while the different grade configurations should be considered when comparing the schools.
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