McKelvie Intermediate School

www.sau25.net/MIS

649 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

McKelvie Intermediate School, located in Bedford, New Hampshire, serves as a bridge between elementary and middle school, typically housing students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Bedford School District (SAU 25), the school is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of pre-adolescents, focusing on a transition that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional support necessary for students at this age. The curriculum is structured to build upon fundamental skills while encouraging students to take more responsibility for their learning as they prepare for the middle school environment.

Beyond the classroom, McKelvie Intermediate is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school emphasizes character development alongside academics, providing a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and engage with their peers. By maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local Bedford community, McKelvie strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that helps students successfully navigate their formative years.

649

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKelvie Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	25
Black	5
Asian	54
Two or More	56
American Indian	2

White
507 (78.1 %)
Two or More
56 (8.6 %)
Asian
54 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (3.9 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Bedford School District
Phone:	(603)472-3951
Website:	http://www.sau25.net/MIS
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 5 305

Grade 6 344