Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School

201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109

mclaughlin.mansd.org

889 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Henry J. McLaughlin Middle School, located on South Mammoth Road in Manchester, New Hampshire, serves as a key educational institution within the Manchester School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility among its middle school student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging active participation in the local community.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for students, parents, and staff, offering transparency and communication regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. McLaughlin Middle School emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators and families, striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential during their formative middle school years.

889

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	235
Black	87
Asian	45
Two or More	88
American Indian	1

White
433 (48.7%)
Hispanic
235 (26.4%)
Two or More
88 (9.9%)
Black
87 (9.8%)
Asian
45 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(603)628-6247
Website:	http://mclaughlin.mansd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 5 228

Grade 6 202

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 230