Best Public Schools in Center Barnstead, NH

Summary:

The city of Center Barnstead, New Hampshire has only one school, Barnstead Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 469 students. The school is part of the Barnstead School District, which is ranked 149 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barnstead Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 97.23% of students identifying as white. The school's academic performance is significantly lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates of 26% in mathematics, 35% in reading, and 21% in science. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 217 out of 233 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 196 out of 234 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased, from 0 stars out of 5 in 2021-2022 to 1 star out of 5 in the current and previous school year.

The relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (27.51%) may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges, as socioeconomic status is often correlated with educational outcomes. Additionally, the lack of diversity in the student population may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Overall, the analysis of Barnstead Elementary School data reveals a school that is struggling academically and may need targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Barnstead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	91 Maple St.	Center Barnstead	03225	Belknap County	Barnstead School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 269-5161	469	40	11.7	27.5%	456 (97.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18.6	196^th of 234 public elementary schools	16.2%		24.2	193^rd of 237 public elementary schools	18.6%	3	20.0	10.0	42.0	22.0	40.0	18.0	26.0	23.0	28.0	54.0	30.0	50.0	21.0	35.0	26.0	13.0	21.0	$19,232

Cities Near Center Barnstead

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alton	4.13 mi	2	139^th
New Durham	5.13 mi	1	25^th
Gilmanton IW	5.93 mi	1	40^th
Pittsfield	6.66 mi	3	135^th
Farmington	7.86 mi	3	113^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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