Serving 517 students in grades 1-5, Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matthew Thornton Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
517 students attend Matthew Thornton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Matthew Thornton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
Matthew Thornton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Matthew Thornton Elementary School offer ?
Matthew Thornton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Matthew Thornton Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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