School Overview
South Meadow School, located in Peterborough, New Hampshire, serves as a key middle school within the ConVal Regional School District. Catering to students in grades 5 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is designed to encourage both personal growth and community engagement, providing students with a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs that complement their core academic curriculum.

The school places a strong emphasis on the "middle school model," focusing on the social-emotional development of early adolescents alongside their intellectual progress. By utilizing a collaborative approach between teachers, students, and families, South Meadow School strives to create a safe space where students are encouraged to take intellectual risks, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong sense of civic responsibility. Through its partnership with the broader ConVal community, the school prepares its students to be well-rounded, lifelong learners as they transition toward secondary education.
332
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Meadow School
Demographic Student Count
White301
Hispanic14
Black5
Asian5
Two or More7
  • White
    301 (90.7%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.1%)
  • Black
    5 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.5%)
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: Contoocook Valley School District
Phone: (603)924-7105
Website: http://sms.convalsd.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Grade 5 70
Grade 6 89
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Meadow School
Grade Student Count
Grade 570
Grade 689
Grade 792
Grade 881
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Meadow School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16650%
Male16650%