For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 929 students in Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
929 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,933 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,250 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,933
$22,075
Spending / Student
$29,250
$21,293
Best Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 9-13 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sandwich Central School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Squam Lake Rd.
Center Sandwich, NH 03227
(603) 284-7712
Center Sandwich, NH 03227
(603) 284-7712
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Inter-lakes Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Inter-lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District manages 4 public schools serving 929 students.
What is the rank of Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District is ranked #125 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
92% of Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District?
Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,250 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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