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Frances C. Richmond School

Summary:

Frances C. Richmond School is a highly-ranked middle school serving grades 6-8 with around 360 students in Hanover, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Dresden School District, which is ranked 3rd out of 163 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frances C. Richmond School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Hampshire, often placing in the top 10 or even the top 5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 1st out of 130 middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels across various student subgroups, ranking 1st or 2nd in the state for female students, male students, white students, and special education students. Its students consistently outperform the state and district averages on the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NH SAS) in mathematics, reading, and science, with 76% of students proficient or better in mathematics compared to 75% for the district and 41% for the state.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Indian River School and Lebanon Middle School, Frances C. Richmond School significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, including test scores and statewide rankings. However, the school's very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.06% to 4.48% over the past three school years, may raise questions about the accessibility and equity of the educational opportunities it provides, especially for students from lower-income families.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 63 Lyme Rd.
       Hanover, NH  03755-1205

(603) 643-6040

District: Dresden School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,203 Help


Students who attend Frances C. Richmond School usually attend:

High:    Hanover High School

Feeder schools for Frances C. Richmond School:

Elementary:    Bernice A. Ray School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Two or more races:
7.5%
Asian:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.1% Help


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Compare Details Frances C. Richmond School ranks better than 99.2% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), two or more races (7.5%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frances C. Richmond School is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frances C. Richmond School is $21,203.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frances C. Richmond School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frances C. Richmond School 1st of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Frances C. Richmond School in the ranking list.)

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Dresden School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dresden School District 3rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frances C. Richmond School

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Rank History for all students at Frances C. Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 97.04 1st 126 99.2%
2007 94.08 1st 125 99.2%
2008 95.55 1st 129 99.2%
2009 91.85 4th 127 96.9%
2010 88.41 5th 127 96.1%
2011 90.48 3rd 128 97.7%
2012 92.19 2nd 131 98.5%
2013 93.00 4th 131 96.9%
2014 91.99 4th 132 97.0%
2015 91.62 4th 107 96.3%
2016 92.40 3rd 134 97.8%
2017 93.11 3rd 125 97.6%
2018 90.39 5th 131 96.2%
2019 87.89 12th 128 90.6%
2021 96.35 2nd 125 98.4%
2022 96.94 1st 130 99.2%
2023 91.99 8th 134 94.0%
2024 97.24 1st 130 99.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Frances C. Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.86 3rd 11 72.7%
2021 68.11 1st 4 75.0%
2023 85.98 2nd 10 80.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frances C. Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.85 2nd 49 95.9%
2021 86.43 2nd 35 94.3%
2023 92.69 1st 52 98.1%
2024 98.06 1st 48 97.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Frances C. Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.45 3rd 116 97.4%
2019 87.34 10th 114 91.2%
2021 96.77 2nd 113 98.2%
2022 97.18 1st 115 99.1%
2023 88.90 9th 114 92.1%
2024 94.55 2nd 110 98.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Frances C. Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.41 7th 114 93.9%
2019 87.30 9th 113 92.0%
2021 95.50 4th 116 96.6%
2022 95.97 2nd 117 98.3%
2023 93.80 5th 117 95.7%
2024 98.33 1st 113 99.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Frances C. Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.74 1st 16 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Frances C. Richmond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.75 7th 129 94.6%
2019 87.28 10th 126 92.1%
2021 96.41 2nd 123 98.4%
2022 96.49 1st 129 99.2%
2023 89.50 10th 132 92.4%
2024 96.52 1st 128 99.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frances C. Richmond School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 298 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 297 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 311 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 395 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 395 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 430 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 440 3 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 405 4 17 0 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 410 3 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 426 3 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2002 415 4 20 5 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2003 415 4 20 5 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2004 414 3 16 6 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 375 11 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2006 357 8 17 9 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 371 12 25 6 1 n/a n/a 7 422
2008 358 9 25 3 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 382 11 36 2 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2010 364 10 42 5 1 0 0 0 422
2011 373 5 42 4 1 0 2 0 427
2012 344 5 37 12 0 0 2 0 400
2013 355 3 30 9 0 0 1 0 398
2014 339 7 33 10 0 0 2 0 391
2015 334 7 27 14 1 0 7 0 390
2016 340 6 30 8 3 0 15 0 402
2017 305 5 33 3 2 0 25 0 373
2018 292 7 41 3 1 0 29 0 373
2019 288 8 36 8 0 0 34 0 374
2020 278 7 29 13 0 0 32 0 359
2021 281 9 22 15 0 0 30 0 357
2022 274 9 28 16 0 0 22 0 349
2023 286 6 24 17 0 0 27 0 360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frances C. Richmond School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 307 24.0 12.7 1.3
1992 304 20.8 14.6 1.3
1993 316 24.5 12.9 1.3
1994 346 27.4 12.6 1.2
1995 401 30.3 13.2 0.7
1996 401 30.3 13.2 0.7
1997 441 30.6 14.4 1.8
1998 459 32.5 14.1 0
1999 427 34.9 12.2 1.9
2000 430 35.2 12.2 0.5
2001 448 40.4 11.1 0.7
2002 445 41.9 10.6 1.6
2003 445 41.9 10.6 1.6
2004 440 40.0 11.0 0.9
2005 410 39.6 10.4 0.5
2006 392 37.3 10.5 1
2007 422 39.6 10.7 n/a
2008 396 38.6 10.3 0
2009 433 37.8 11.5 0
2010 422 37.7 11.1 0
2011 427 38.4 11.1 0
2012 400 34.5 11.5 0
2013 398 37.1 10.7 0
2014 391 35.5 11.0 3.3
2015 390 36.0 10.8 4.4
2016 402 38.0 10.5 5
2017 373 39.0 9.5 5.1
2018 373 38.1 9.7 4
2019 374 38.7 9.6 4.5
2020 359 38.9 9.2 3.6
2021 357 41.0 8.7 4.5
2022 349 38.8 8.9 3.4
2023 360 39.9 9.0 3.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frances C. Richmond School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 307 24.0 12.7 1.3
1992 304 20.8 14.6 1.3
1993 316 24.5 12.9 1.3
1994 346 27.4 12.6 1.2
1995 401 30.3 13.2 0.7
1996 401 30.3 13.2 0.7
1997 441 30.6 14.4 1.8
1998 459 32.5 14.1 0
1999 427 34.9 12.2 1.9
2000 430 35.2 12.2 0.5
2001 448 40.4 11.1 0.7
2002 445 41.9 10.6 1.6
2003 445 41.9 10.6 1.6
2004 440 40.0 11.0 0.9
2005 410 39.6 10.4 0.5
2006 392 37.3 10.5 1
2007 422 39.6 10.7 n/a
2008 396 38.6 10.3 0
2009 433 37.8 11.5 0
2010 422 37.7 11.1 0
2011 427 38.4 11.1 0
2012 400 34.5 11.5 0
2013 398 37.1 10.7 0
2014 391 35.5 11.0 3.3
2015 390 36.0 10.8 4.4
2016 402 38.0 10.5 5
2017 373 39.0 9.5 5.1
2018 373 38.1 9.7 4
2019 374 38.7 9.6 4.5
2020 359 38.9 9.2 3.6
2021 357 41.0 8.7 4.5
2022 349 38.8 8.9 3.4
2023 360 39.9 9.0 3.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frances C. Richmond School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $21,203

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frances C. Richmond School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 8th of 134 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Frances C. Richmond School)7863
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dresden School District)7863
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Frances C. Richmond School)8977
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Dresden School District)8977
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frances C. Richmond School)7990
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dresden School District)7990
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Frances C. Richmond School)8194
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Dresden School District)8194
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frances C. Richmond School)6165
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dresden School District)6165
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Frances C. Richmond School)7068
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Dresden School District)7068
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Frances C. Richmond School)5558
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Dresden School District)5558
 3%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Frances C. Richmond School)7273
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dresden School District)7775
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Frances C. Richmond School)7980
 1%
   All Grades Reading (Dresden School District)8484
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Frances C. Richmond School)5558
 3%
   All Grades Science (Dresden School District)7067
 3%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students374360
 3.7%
African American86
 25%
American Indian00
Asian3624
 33.3%
Hispanic817
 112.5%
Pacific Islander00
White288286
 0.7%
Two or More Races3427
 20.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.5%3.1%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frances C. Richmond School

Students who attend Frances C. Richmond School usually go on to attend Hanover High School

Students at Frances C. Richmond School are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Frances C. Richmond School.

Yes! Frances C. Richmond School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 130 New Hampshire middle schools.


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