West Running Brook Middle School

wrb.sau10.org/

499 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Running Brook Middle School (WRB), located in Derry, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Derry Cooperative School District (SAU 10). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility, preparing them for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic core, West Running Brook places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts programs, and clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build social connections. By emphasizing a partnership between educators, families, and the community, WRB strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential and develop into an active, respectful citizen.

499

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Running Brook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	22
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
437 (87.6 %)
Two or More
23 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Derry Cooperative School District
Phone:	(603)432-1250
Website:	http://wrb.sau10.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 158

Grade 7 189

Grade 8 152