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Lebanon Middle School

3 Moulton Avenue, Lebanon, NH 03766Lebanon School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
471
Students
Total enrolled
$28,176
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 96% vs nat'l
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 471 students in grades 05–08 in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
96% above average funding
District spends $28,176 per pupil, 96% more than the national average of $14,347.
11.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Lebanon Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Lebanon, New Hampshire, serving grades 05–08 with 471 students. The district invests $28,176 per student — 96% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lebanon Middle School

471
Total Students
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution248 male · 223 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 119 students
Student Composition
8%
79%
Asian8%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black4%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330423000219

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,176Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,176
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,398
Student Support$5,354
Administration$3,381
Operations$4,226
Other$2,818
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,176 spent per student, an estimated $12,482 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
18%
77%
State government
18.1%
Local (property tax)
77.4%
Federal programs
4.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,176/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hanover Street SchoolMt. Lebanon School
↓
High School
Lebanon High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyGrafton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLebanon School District →
Phone: (603)448-3056
NCES ID: 330423000219
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lebanon seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lebanon School District
High
Lebanon High School
598 students · 09–12
15% FRL
Elem
Hanover Street School
328 students · KG–04
29% FRL
Elem
Mt. Lebanon School
234 students · PK–04
34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3 Moulton Avenue, Lebanon, NH 03766
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.