Summary:
The city of Derry, New Hampshire is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, with varying levels of academic performance and socioeconomic diversity.
Two elementary schools stand out as top performers - Derry Village School and South Range Elementary School. These schools consistently score above district and state averages on assessments and rank among the top elementary schools in New Hampshire. In contrast, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, Grinnell School, and Next Charter School struggle to meet state proficiency levels, highlighting a significant gap in academic performance across the district.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower test scores. Additionally, the lone public charter high school, Next Charter School, faces unique challenges compared to the traditional public high schools in the Next Charter School district. Overall, the Derry, New Hampshire school system presents a diverse landscape, with opportunities for the lower-performing schools to learn from the successful practices of their higher-performing counterparts.
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