Gilford Middle School

gms.sau73.org

277 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Gilford Middle School, located in Gilford, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the SAU 73 school district. Situated on Alvah Wilson Road, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for middle-grade students. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help students transition successfully from elementary education to the more demanding curriculum of high school.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes community engagement and a well-rounded educational experience. Through its website, GMS maintains open lines of communication with families, offering resources that highlight their commitment to student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local Gilford community. Whether through classroom instruction or school-wide initiatives, Gilford Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility in every student.

277

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	10

White
251 (90.6%)
Two or More
10 (3.6%)
Hispanic
7 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (2.2%)
Black
3 (1.1%)

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:	Gilford School District
Phone:	(603)527-2460
Website:	http://gms.sau73.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 58

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 73