Hampstead Middle School

hms.hampsteadschools.net

352 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hampstead Middle School, located at 28 School St. in Hampstead, New Hampshire, serves as a focal point for the local community's educational development for students in the middle grades. As part of the Hampstead School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of adolescents. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering critical thinking and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Hampstead Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work together to ensure student success. By offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs, the school encourages students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a strong foundation for their future educational journeys.

352

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hampstead Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	18
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
319 (90.6%)
Hispanic
18 (5.1%)
Two or More
10 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Hampstead School District
Phone:	(603)329-6743
Website:	http://hms.hampsteadschools.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
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 95

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 83