Barrington Middle School

sites.google.com/a/sau74.org/bms

398 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Barrington Middle School, located at 51 Haley Drive in Barrington, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for the community’s middle-grade education. As part of SAU 74, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students during their formative middle school years. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, supported by a faculty committed to student engagement and personalized learning.

Beyond the classroom, Barrington Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages students to participate in a variety of clubs, athletics, and enrichment activities that promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive community where students feel empowered to explore their interests, develop new skills, and succeed as responsible citizens.

398

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
368 (92.5%)
Two or More
17 (4.3%)
Hispanic
9 (2.3%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barrington School District
Phone:	(603)664-2127
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/sau74.org/bms
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 105