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West Running Brook Middle School

1 W. Running Brook Ln., Derry, NH, 03038

About West Running Brook Middle School

West Running Brook Middle School is a public middle school in Derry, New Hampshire, that teaches students in grades 6 through 8. There are about 520 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is good at about 12:1. This helps with personalized instruction and keeps students interested in learning. The student body is somewhat diverse, which makes sense since Derry is a place where people live. West Running Brook Middle School's academic program focuses on core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies. It also includes enrichment opportunities, team-based learning, and extracurricular activities. According to USA News, about 29% of students do well in math, while 46% do well in reading. This shows that literacy skills are stronger than math skills. Funding comes from public education resources that follow the rules set by the district and the state. The school is in a suburban area known for being family-friendly and having a stable housing market. It provides a supportive environment that focuses on academic consistency and student growth, making it one of the top schools in New Hampshire.

West Running Brook Middle School Contact Information

Address

1 W. Running Brook Ln., Derry, NH, 03038

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Phone

(603) 432-1250

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 46% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
518
Total Students
$63602
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 62 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Running Brook 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: 7:15 AM - 1:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 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 85.33%
Asian 2.12%
Hispanic 4.83%
Black 1.74%
Two+ Races 5.21%
Native Am. 0.77%
White
85.33%
Asian
2.12%
Hispanic
4.83%
Black
1.74%
Two+ Races
5.21%
Native Am.
0.77%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 518
51.54%
267 Female
48.46%
251 Male

Student Population

518 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

172 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Running Brook Middle School’s PTSA has organized a jazz assembly and evening concert featuring renowned New Orleans musician Delfeayo Marsalis. Students in the school’s jazz ensemble will work with him and perform at both the school assembly and a free evening concert — a major arts enrichment opportunity for students and the community

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers use group projects in their classrooms?

Ans. Working in groups helps students learn how to work together and talk to each other.

Q2. Does the school use technology in everyday lessons?

Ans. Digital tools can be used to make learning more interesting and effective.

Q3. What do teachers do to keep students interested in school?

Ans. To keep students interested, teachers use different ways to teach.

Q4. Are there chances to learn more during the school year?

Ans. Enrichment activities can help with learning in a bigger way.

Q5. How does the school help students be responsible?

Answer. Students are more likely to take responsibility for their work when they have regular routines.

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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