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Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

47A Nashua Rd., Bedford, NH, 03110

Top 10% School in New Hampshire

Ranked 4 of 120 in New Hampshire

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About Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is a public middle school in Bedford, New Hampshire. It is part of the Bedford School District and serves students in grades 7–8. The school has about 680 students and a good student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which makes it possible for teachers to give each student the help they need. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School puts a lot of emphasis on academics that prepare students for college, STEM instruction, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and other programs. According to U.S. News, about 67% of students are good at math and 74% are good at reading, which is much better than the state average. Compared to urban districts, the student body is not very racially diverse, which is also true of the larger Bedford community. Even though the district doesn't publicly share detailed information about how much it spends on each student, it is always one of New Hampshire's best systems. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School shows that it can still prepare students for high school success with its structured learning environment and strong academic results, making it one of the best schools in New Hampshire.

Contact Information

Address

47A Nashua Rd., Bedford, NH, 03110

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Phone

(603) 310-9100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 74% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
680
Total Students
$63602
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.85%
Asian 7.5%
Hispanic 3.09%
Black 1.32%
Two+ Races 8.09%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
79.85%
Asian
7.5%
Hispanic
3.09%
Black
1.32%
Two+ Races
8.09%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 680
46.47%
316 Female
53.53%
364 Male

Student Population

680 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

340 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

the FIRST LEGO League State Championship was recently hosted in Bedford, bringing together more than 500 students from across New Hampshire to compete in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) challenges — an event that benefits many middle school students in the community, including those from Ross A. Lurgio

FAQ

Q1. Do the school day include advisory or homeroom sessions?

Ans. You can use advisory periods for help and check-ins.

Q2. Does the school encourage students to set goals?

Ans. Students can be helped to make and keep track of their academic goals.

Q3. Do lessons include group discussions?

Ans. Discussions in the classroom help people share ideas and get involved.

Q4. How does the school help students be responsible?

Ans. Students can better handle their responsibilities when they have clear routines.

Q5. Do students get praise for good behavior?

Ans. Recognition programs may focus on good things that people do.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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