Summary:
Bernice A. Ray School is an exceptional elementary school in Hanover, New Hampshire, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently high academic performance, a diverse student population, and a small student-teacher ratio, this school stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.
Bernice A. Ray School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 80% or more of its students proficient or better in mathematics, 86% in reading, and 84% in science, compared to the state averages of 41%, 53%, and 36%, respectively. The school's student body is more diverse than many of the nearby schools, with 73.41% White, 10.11% Asian, and 9.45% two or more races. Bernice A. Ray School also excels across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, White students, and special education students, demonstrating its commitment to equity and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
Additionally, Bernice A. Ray School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 3.3% of students qualifying, which is significantly lower than the state average and many of the nearby schools, such as Hanover Street School and Mt. Lebanon School. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 11 students per teacher is also lower than the state average and many of the surrounding schools, such as those in the Lebanon School District. These factors contribute to the exceptional educational experience provided at Bernice A. Ray School, making it a standout institution in the Hanover School District, which is ranked 1st out of 163 districts in the state.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Hanover School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,002
Students who attend Bernice A. Ray School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.0
Number of students: 455
Racial breakdown:
White:
73.4%
Asian:
10.1%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Hispanic:
5.7%
African American:
1.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.3%
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