Mascenic Regional School District

The Mascenic Regional School District in New Hampshire is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. Among these, Highbridge Hill Elementary School stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 71st out of 234 elementary schools in the state. In contrast, the district's middle and high schools, Boynton Middle School and Mascenic Regional High School, rank lower at 80th out of 130 and 64th out of 87, respectively.

Highbridge Hill Elementary excels across several key metrics, with 59% of students proficient or better in math and 57% in reading, outpacing the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 1.72% Hispanic and 1.48% Asian students, compared to the district's predominantly white enrollment. However, Highbridge Hill has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 19.46%, suggesting it effectively serves a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

In contrast, the middle and high schools in the district face challenges, particularly in mathematics proficiency. Mascenic Regional High School struggles the most, with only 12% of students proficient or better in math, well below the district and state averages of 40% and 41%. Boynton Middle School also underperforms in 5th-grade math, with 28% proficient compared to the 40% state average. Addressing these academic gaps at the secondary level could be a key focus for the district moving forward.