Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School's student population of 519 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#335 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
83%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilbert H. Hood Middle School's ranking?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is ranked #335 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Gilbert H. Hood Middle School often compared to?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Running Brook Middle School, Chester Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Gilbert H. Hood Middle School?
519 students attend Gilbert H. Hood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gilbert H. Hood Middle School offer ?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilbert H. Hood Middle School part of?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is part of Derry Cooperative School District.
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