Summary:
ZIP code 03782 has one middle school, Sunapee Middle High School, serving grades 6–8. The school enrolls 101 students and has a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, offering a small-school setting in the Sunapee community. Its latest statewide standing is strong: 16th out of 138 schools, placing it in the 88th percentile and earning four stars. Because there is only one middle school in the ZIP code, families do not have multiple local schools to compare.
Sunapee Middle High School performs well above New Hampshire averages in every reported subject. Overall proficiency is 77% in reading, 65% in mathematics, and 45% in science, compared with statewide rates of 55%, 44%, and 38%. Reading is the clearest strength: proficiency ranges from 71% to 81% across grades, with 7th grade leading at 81%. Mathematics is also strong overall, particularly in 7th grade at 76%, but 8th-grade math is lower at 55%. The school’s 17.82% free- or reduced-price lunch participation rate and small enrollment provide useful context, although test results can vary more from year to year in a school of this size.
The school’s recent progress is especially notable. Its ranking improved from 53rd of 130 schools in 2023–2024 to 16th of 138 in 2025–2026. Reading proficiency rose nine percentage points in one year, from 68% to 77%, while science increased 10 points, from 35% to 45%. Science remains the main area for improvement because the school trails the Sunapee School District by 15 percentage points, despite exceeding the state average. Parents may also want to ask about plans for 8th-grade mathematics and science, while recognizing that the school’s strong reading results, above-state performance, improving ranking, and small class environment are significant advantages.
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