Chester School District

The Chester School District in New Hampshire is home to a single elementary school, Chester Academy, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While Chester Academy appears to be a strong-performing school, particularly in 5th grade, its declining ranking and lack of socioeconomic diversity are areas that warrant further investigation.

Chester Academy's 5th grade students demonstrate exceptional performance, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in both mathematics (63% vs. 40%) and reading (76% vs. 56%). However, the school's overall mathematics proficiency rate of 39% in 2023-2024 is slightly below the state average of 41%, and its science proficiency rate of 32% is lower than the state average of 36%. Additionally, Chester Academy's ranking has dropped from 90th out of 233 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 114th out of 234 in 2023-2024, indicating a potential decline in performance relative to other schools in the state.

With only 4.58% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Chester Academy appears to serve a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance but could also suggest a lack of socioeconomic diversity. Despite these challenges, the school's consistent performance across the Chester School District suggests a high level of consistency in the quality of education provided to students in the area.