Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

www.sau25.net/RAL

700 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School, located in Bedford, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Bedford School District (SAU 25). The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements—such as mathematics, science, humanities, and world languages—with a variety of elective offerings. The institution places a strong emphasis on the developmental needs of early adolescents, striving to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility as students transition toward high school.

Beyond its academic program, the school prides itself on a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a diverse range of athletic teams, arts programs, and student-led clubs. Community engagement and partnership with parents are cornerstones of the Lurgio experience, helping to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to prepare its student body to become engaged, thoughtful, and successful citizens within the Bedford community and beyond.

700

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	548
Hispanic	18
Black	8
Asian	63
Two or More	62
American Indian	1

White
548 (78.3 %)
Asian
63 (9.0 %)
Two or More
62 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.6 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Bedford School District
Phone:	(603)310-9100
Website:	http://www.sau25.net/RAL
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 332

Grade 8 368