Newport Middle School

nms.sau43.org/

138 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Newport Middle School, located at 245 N. Main St. in Newport, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution within the SAU 43 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescent students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal responsibility and community engagement.

As part of the broader Newport school community, the middle school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to cultivate essential skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Through its commitment to excellence, Newport Middle School remains a central pillar in the town, striving to empower its students to become productive and informed citizens.

138

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
130 (94.2%)
Hispanic
3 (2.2%)
Two or More
3 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Newport School District
Phone:	(603)863-2414
Website:	http://nms.sau43.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 48

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 57