Sanborn Regional Middle School

www.sau17.org/schools/middle-school

251 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sanborn Regional Middle School, located in Newton, New Hampshire, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Sanborn Regional School District (SAU 17). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to address the developmental needs of early adolescents, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and personal growth through a variety of core subjects and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sanborn Regional Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school strives to create a culture of respect and inclusivity, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social programs that build leadership skills and a sense of belonging. Through collaboration between staff, students, and families, the school works to maintain an educational experience that is responsive to the unique challenges and opportunities found within the local Newton community.

251

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanborn Regional Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	15
Black	3
Two or More	7

White
226 (90.0%)
Hispanic
15 (6.0%)
Two or More
7 (2.8%)
Black
3 (1.2%)

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:	Sanborn Regional School District
Phone:	(603)382-6226
Website:	http://www.sau17.org/schools/middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 89

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 88