Allenstown School District

The Allenstown School District in New Hampshire consists of two schools: Allenstown Elementary School and Armand R. Dupont School. While Allenstown Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, Armand R. Dupont School has maintained a relatively consistent performance level compared to other middle schools in the state.

Allenstown Elementary School's statewide ranking has dropped from 76th out of 211 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 134th out of 237 in 2022-2023, suggesting a decline in the school's performance. Additionally, the school's test scores in mathematics (49% proficient or better) and reading (48% proficient or better) are below the statewide averages. In contrast, Armand R. Dupont School has maintained a stable ranking, placing between 65th and 88th out of all New Hampshire middle schools over the past three years.

Both schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients (44.9% at Allenstown Elementary and 34.75% at Armand R. Dupont). The student populations at both schools are predominantly White, with relatively small percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The district may benefit from further analysis to identify the root causes of the performance issues and develop targeted strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly in the areas of mathematics and reading, while also addressing the socioeconomic and racial diversity factors that may be impacting student achievement.