Shaker Regional School District

The Shaker Regional School District in New Hampshire consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's performance varies significantly, with Canterbury Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while Belmont Elementary School and Belmont High School lag behind the district and state averages.

Canterbury Elementary School stands out as the district's top performer, earning high ratings from SchoolDigger and boasting the highest proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. In contrast, Belmont Elementary School struggles, ranking in the bottom third of New Hampshire elementary schools. The district's schools also vary significantly in their free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting potential equity concerns, with Canterbury Elementary having a much lower rate of 13.79% compared to Belmont Elementary's 40.42%.

Across the district, there are concerning trends of declining proficiency rates in several subject areas and grade levels, as well as potential issues with middle school preparation, as indicated by Belmont Middle School students not being as well-prepared for high school as their peers from Canterbury Elementary. These findings present important considerations for the district's leadership and community, highlighting the need for collaboration and sharing of best practices to improve outcomes at the lower-performing schools.