Keene Middle School

Keene School District
167 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
627 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Keene Middle School, located at 167 Maple Ave. in Keene, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the local community. As part of the Keene School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for the rigors of secondary education through a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about daily operations and academic expectations. By prioritizing communication and community engagement, Keene Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student inquiry, collaboration, and personal responsibility. Through its commitment to excellence, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become active, informed citizens within the greater Keene area.
627
Total Students
59.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    540 (86.1 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
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: Keene School District
Phone: (603)357-9023
Website: http://www.kms.keene.k12.nh.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* 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 6 196
Grade 7 195
Grade 8 236
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Monadnock Regional Middle School
Monadnock Regional School District
254 Students
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
E. Swanzey, NH 03446 (5.9 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th