Belmont Middle School

bms.sau80.org

350 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Belmont Middle School, located at 38 School St. in Belmont, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Shaker Regional School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to help students navigate the complexities of middle school while preparing them for future success in a diverse and evolving world.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for the community, providing students and parents with essential information regarding school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and academic calendars. Through a focus on collaborative learning and community engagement, Belmont Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute meaningfully to their school environment.

350

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belmont Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
321 (91.7%)
Two or More
14 (4.0%)
Hispanic
12 (3.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Shaker Regional School District
Phone:	(603)267-9220
Website:	http://bms.sau80.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 94

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 85