David R. Cawley Middle School

cawley.sau15.net

429 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

David R. Cawley Middle School, located in Hooksett, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for the community’s middle-grade learners. Operating under the Hooksett School District (SAU 15), the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The facility is situated on Whitehall Road and is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement during the formative middle school years.

The school’s mission emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners. By providing a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Cawley Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of its student body while maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and families. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in preparing Hooksett’s youth for the challenges and opportunities of their future academic careers.

429

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David R. Cawley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	14
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
370 (86.2 %)
Two or More
23 (5.4 %)
Asian
15 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.3 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Hooksett School District
Phone:	(603)518-5047
Website:	http://cawley.sau15.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 137

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 153