Somersworth Middle School

www.sau56.org/somersworth-middle-school

286 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Somersworth Middle School, located at 7 Memorial Drive in Somersworth, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the SAU 56 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for future success in a diverse community.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating an inclusive atmosphere where middle school students—typically navigating a pivotal stage of their development—can explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging resources provided by the SAU 56 district, Somersworth Middle School encourages active family and community involvement, viewing it as a vital component of student achievement. Through its commitment to character development and standard-based learning, the school strives to inspire a lifelong passion for learning among its student body.

286

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somersworth Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	16
Black	9
Asian	23
Two or More	30

White
208 (72.7%)
Two or More
30 (10.5%)
Asian
23 (8.0%)
Hispanic
16 (5.6%)
Black
9 (3.1%)

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:	Somersworth School District
Phone:	(603)692-2126
Website:	http://www.sau56.org/somersworth-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
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 6 102

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 107