Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Paul A. Smith School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Paul A. Smith School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul A. Smith School is 0.24, 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.
Paul A. Smith School is ranked #436 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Paul A. Smith School?
287 students attend Paul A. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Paul A. Smith School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul A. Smith School?
Paul A. Smith School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul A. Smith School offer ?
Paul A. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Paul A. Smith School part of?
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