Indian River School

irs.mascomaschools.org/

292 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Indian River School, located in Canaan, New Hampshire, serves as a middle school within the Mascoma Valley Regional School District. It is designed to provide a supportive educational environment for students in grades 5 through 8, focusing on both academic development and the social-emotional transition from childhood to early adolescence. The school emphasizes a curriculum that aligns with state standards while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere typical of the rural Upper Valley region.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Indian River School promotes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and initiatives that encourage civic responsibility. The school prides itself on maintaining strong communication between staff, students, and families to ensure a cohesive learning experience. By leveraging the resources of the Mascoma Valley district, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and collaborative learning.

292

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian River School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
281 (96.2%)
Two or More
6 (2.1%)
Hispanic
3 (1.0%)
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:	Mascoma Valley Regional School District
Phone:	(603)632-4357
Website:	http://irs.mascomaschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 69

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 89