Is Hills Garrison Elementary School a good school?

Hills Garrison Elementary School ranks 83 rd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hills Garrison Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Hills Garrison Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hills Garrison Elementary School?

Students at Hills Garrison Elementary School are 78% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Hills Garrison Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hills Garrison Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hudson Memorial School High : Alvirne High School

Hills Garrison Elementary School

Summary:

Hills Garrison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hudson, New Hampshire, serving 383 students in grades 2-5. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and success across different student subgroups.

Academically, Hills Garrison Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall mathematics proficiency rate was 52%, compared to 41% for the state and 39% for the Hudson School District. In reading, the school's proficiency rate was 57%, higher than the state's 53% and the district's 54%. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-white students compared to nearby schools, is another notable feature.

Compared to other schools in the Hudson School District, Hills Garrison Elementary School stands out. It outperforms its peers, including Nottingham West Elementary School, in both mathematics and reading proficiency. The school's success can be attributed to factors such as its relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students and its student-teacher ratio, which is generally lower than nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 2-5

190 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051-3320

(603) 881-3930

District: Hudson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,984

Students who attend Hills Garrison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hudson Memorial School
High:	Alvirne High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.5%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hills Garrison Elementary School ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Hills Garrison Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hudson School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.5%), two or more races (10.4%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hudson School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hills Garrison Elementary School is 18.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hudson School District! (See more...)

Compare Hills Garrison Elementary School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hills Garrison Elementary School is $15,984. 1 elementary schools in the Hudson School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hills Garrison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hills Garrison Elementary School 83^rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Hills Garrison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Hudson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson School District 92^nd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hills Garrison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hills Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	66.19	79^th	238	66.8%
2007	64.96	89^th	237	62.4%
2008	73.07	46^th	236	80.5%
2009	75.03	49^th	240	79.6%
2010	55.53	120^th	242	50.4%
2011	64.10	89^th	237	62.4%
2012	67.58	69^th	241	71.4%
2013	62.22	88^th	241	63.5%
2014	59.43	98^th	242	59.5%
2015	64.89	69^th	206	66.5%
2016	62.46	86^th	244	64.8%
2017	48.51	128^th	229	44.1%
2018	57.81	98^th	231	57.6%
2019	48.42	128^th	231	44.6%
2021	67.84	60^th	211	71.6%
2022	64.35	75^th	233	67.8%
2023	53.12	110^th	237	53.6%
2024	60.63	83^rd	234	64.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hills Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	43.58	28^th	52	46.2%
2019	35.91	41^st	60	31.7%
2022	36.14	40^th	59	32.2%
2023	33.22	50^th	70	28.6%
2024	53.20	32^nd	71	54.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Hills Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	56.81	90^th	190	52.6%
2019	45.99	112^th	192	41.7%
2021	65.66	48^th	160	70.0%
2022	63.91	66^th	187	64.7%
2023	50.80	93^rd	193	51.8%
2024	61.67	62^nd	187	66.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Hills Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	60.34	68^th	195	65.1%
2019	52.59	93^rd	195	52.3%
2021	69.42	41^st	168	75.6%
2022	63.41	69^th	194	64.4%
2023	52.69	94^th	199	52.8%
2024	60.95	79^th	193	59.1%

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Rank History for White students at Hills Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	56.05	100^th	227	55.9%
2019	48.58	128^th	229	44.1%
2021	67.33	59^th	209	71.8%
2022	58.36	89^th	229	61.1%
2023	53.90	103^rd	233	55.8%
2024	62.77	80^th	228	64.9%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hills Garrison Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	504	5	8	9	3	n/a	n/a	529
2003	504	5	8	9	3	n/a	n/a	529
2004	486	8	7	8	3	n/a	n/a	512
2005	487	6	8	8	2	n/a	n/a	511
2006	468	7	7	10	3	n/a	n/a	495
2007	437	7	10	13	3	n/a	n/a	470
2008	445	5	11	15	0	n/a	n/a	476
2009	434	2	15	15	1	n/a	n/a	467
2010	447	9	22	21	3	0	0	502
2011	423	5	24	20	3	1	0	476
2012	420	6	27	10	3	1	18	485
2013	428	8	30	22	3	0	17	508
2014	384	7	24	19	2	0	19	455
2015	408	4	18	20	1	0	18	469
2016	387	3	20	17	1	0	18	446
2017	372	5	17	20	4	0	21	439
2018	343	6	12	27	1	0	20	409
2019	335	7	7	17	0	0	28	394
2020	322	4	9	19	0	0	28	382
2021	314	2	8	22	0	0	35	381
2022	282	3	9	23	0	0	30	347
2023	297	4	12	30	0	0	40	383

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 Hills Garrison Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	529	32.0	16.5	5.5
2003	529	32.0	16.5	5.5
2004	512	34.0	15.1	7
2005	511	34.0	15.0	8.4
2006	495	31.0	16.0	8.1
2007	470	31.0	15.2	7.4
2008	476	30.0	15.9	11.6
2009	467	30.0	15.6	8.6
2010	502	32.0	15.6	14.1
2011	476	32.0	14.8	14.3
2012	485	31.0	15.6	18.1
2013	508	31.0	16.3	14.2
2014	455	30.0	15.1	21.5
2015	469	34.0	13.7	17.7
2016	446	28.0	15.9	21.5
2017	439	28.0	15.6	19.4
2018	409	33.0	12.3	19.8
2019	394	28.0	14.0	21.3
2020	382	28.0	13.6	17.5
2021	381	27.0	14.1	19.2
2022	347	29.0	11.9	17.9
2023	383	21.0	18.2	19.3

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 Hills Garrison Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	529	32.0	16.5	5.5
2003	529	32.0	16.5	5.5
2004	512	34.0	15.1	7
2005	511	34.0	15.0	8.4
2006	495	31.0	16.0	8.1
2007	470	31.0	15.2	7.4
2008	476	30.0	15.9	11.6
2009	467	30.0	15.6	8.6
2010	502	32.0	15.6	14.1
2011	476	32.0	14.8	14.3
2012	485	31.0	15.6	18.1
2013	508	31.0	16.3	14.2
2014	455	30.0	15.1	21.5
2015	469	34.0	13.7	17.7
2016	446	28.0	15.9	21.5
2017	439	28.0	15.6	19.4
2018	409	33.0	12.3	19.8
2019	394	28.0	14.0	21.3
2020	382	28.0	13.6	17.5
2021	381	27.0	14.1	19.2
2022	347	29.0	11.9	17.9
2023	383	21.0	18.2	19.3

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 Hills Garrison Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,984

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hills Garrison Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 110^th of 237 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	63	50	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)	59	53	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	51	37	14%
3rd Grade Reading (Hudson School District)	47	43	4%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	61	67	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)	56	61	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	54	55	1%
4th Grade Reading (Hudson School District)	55	56	1%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	47	39	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)	43	42	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	55	58	3%
5th Grade Reading (Hudson School District)	55	63	8%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	27	34	7%
5th Grade Science (Hudson School District)	32	38	6%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	57	51	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Hudson School District)	45	39	6%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	53	51	2%
All Grades Reading (Hudson School District)	54	56	2%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Hills Garrison Elementary School)	27	34	7%
All Grades Science (Hudson School District)	40	38	2%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	394	383	2.8%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	12	71.4%
Hispanic	17	30	76.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	335	297	11.3%
Two or More Races	28	40	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	19.3%	2%

Schools Near Hills Garrison Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)					NH SAS Reading (2024)					NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Hills Garrison Elementary School	Public	2-5	190 Derry Rd.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 881-3930	383	21	18.2	19.3%	297 (77.5%)	4 (1.0%)	30 (7.8%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.4%)	60.6	83^rd of 234 public elementary schools	64.5%		53.1	110^th of 237 public elementary schools	53.6%	27	50.0	54.0	52.0		52.0	55.0	54.0	62.0		57.0	43.0		43.0	$15,984
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School	Public	K-1	33 School St.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 886-1248	406	33	12.3	14.8%	313 (77.1%)	10 (2.5%)	33 (8.1%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.3%)								(n/a)														$18,988
Library Street School	Public	K	22 Library St.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 886-1255	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mt. Pleasant School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Manchester St.	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 966-2400	286	30	9.4	67.5%	134 (46.9%)	4 (1.4%)	124 (43.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.0%)	11.9	216^th of 234 public elementary schools	7.7%		16.2	213^th of 237 public elementary schools	10.1%	3	15.0	28.0			15.0	20.0	42.0	25.0		27.0				$16,311
Amherst Street School	Public	K-5	71 Amherst St.	Nashua	03064	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 966-1700	293	26	11.1	61.1%	127 (43.3%)	7 (2.4%)	128 (43.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.9%)	10.5	222^nd of 234 public elementary schools	5.1%		10.2	225^th of 237 public elementary schools	5.1%	3	21.0	13.0	17.0		17.0	33.0	31.0	37.0		34.0				$21,318
Gate City Charter School for the Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	7 Henry Clay Dr	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Gate City Charter School For the Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 943-5273	151	11	13.7	29.1%	120 (79.5%)	4 (2.6%)	9 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.9%)	12.6	212^th of 234 public elementary schools	9.4%		25.2	188^th of 237 public elementary schools	20.7%	24	23.0	29.0		17.0	21.0	31.0	31.0		67.0	42.0		33.0	26.0
Charlotte Ave Elementary School	Public	K-5	48 Charlotte Ave.	Nashua	03064	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 966-1940	333	33	10.0	21.9%	232 (69.7%)	4 (1.2%)	60 (18.0%)	18 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	50.8	119^th of 234 public elementary schools	49.1%		55	99^th of 237 public elementary schools	58.2%	20	53.0	57.0	43.0		50.0	54.0	49.0	55.0		53.0	28.0		28.0	$14,479
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School	Public	K-5	50 Arlington St.	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 966-2100	385	35	10.9	72.7%	140 (36.4%)	13 (3.4%)	175 (45.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (13.5%)	4.9	230^th of 234 public elementary schools	1.7%		3.6	235^th of 237 public elementary schools	0.8%	5	19.0	14.0			13.0	23.0	21.0	28.0		24.0				$16,021
Nottingham West Elementary School	Public	2-5	10 Pelham Rd.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 595-1570	445	34	13.0	16.9%	356 (80.0%)	4 (0.9%)	36 (8.1%)	16 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	59.2	90^th of 234 public elementary schools	61.5%		63.9	72^nd of 237 public elementary schools	69.6%	18	51.0	50.0	49.0		50.0	50.0	59.0	71.0		60.0	37.0		37.0	$13,796
Ledge Street School	Public	K-5	139 Ledge St.	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 966-2120	414	43	9.6	69.3%	124 (30.0%)	12 (2.9%)	233 (56.3%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)	8.5	224^th of 234 public elementary schools	4.3%		5.8	233^rd of 237 public elementary schools	1.7%	9	30.0	20.0	17.0		22.0	26.0	19.0	28.0		24.0	18.0		18.0	$15,198

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