Serving 347 students in grades 5-8, South Meadow 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 24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NH
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
South Meadow 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 South Meadow School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Meadow School is ranked #338 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend South Meadow School?
347 students attend South Meadow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Meadow School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Meadow School?
South Meadow School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Meadow School offer ?
South Meadow School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is South Meadow School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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