Is New Boston Central School a good school?

New Boston Central School ranks 27 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend New Boston Central School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended New Boston Central School.

What is the racial makeup of New Boston Central School?

Students at New Boston Central School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

New Boston Central School

Summary:

New Boston Central School is an elementary school serving 512 students in grades PK-6 in the town of New Boston, New Hampshire, which is part of the Weare School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25-30 elementary schools in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

New Boston Central School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics, reading, and science compared to the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, 59% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41% statewide, and 76% were proficient or better in reading, compared to 53% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student groups, such as male students, white students, and students with special education needs, ranking 16th out of 193 NH elementary schools for male students and 25th out of 228 for white students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Center Woods School in the Weare School District and Bartlett Elementary School in the Goffstown School District, New Boston Central School stands out as a high-performing institution. However, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 6.3% to 10.16% in recent years, suggests a lack of socioeconomic diversity that could present challenges in addressing the needs of more disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

15 Central School Rd.
New Boston, NH 03070-3725

(603) 487-2211

District: New Boston School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,510

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Boston Central School ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Boston Central School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare New Boston Central School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Boston Central School is $14,510.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Boston Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Boston Central School 27^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See New Boston Central School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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New Boston School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Boston School District 22^nd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Boston Central School

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Rank History for all students at New Boston Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	83.06	29^th	238	87.8%
2007	81.30	32^nd	237	86.5%
2008	78.57	36^th	236	84.7%
2009	76.99	40^th	240	83.3%
2010	83.19	15^th	242	93.8%
2011	80.38	30^th	237	87.3%
2012	74.79	48^th	241	80.1%
2013	66.20	78^th	241	67.6%
2014	74.34	40^th	242	83.5%
2015	80.58	24^th	206	88.3%
2016	86.95	14^th	244	94.3%
2017	77.34	39^th	229	83.0%
2018	80.26	26^th	231	88.7%
2019	66.97	67^th	231	71.0%
2021	77.18	34^th	211	83.9%
2022	84.19	23^rd	233	90.1%
2023	85.74	22^nd	237	90.7%
2024	84.46	27^th	234	88.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New Boston Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	36.53	35^th	52	32.7%
2019	33.40	43^rd	60	28.3%
2021	68.45	7^th	34	79.4%
2022	62.69	14^th	59	76.3%
2023	82.62	11^th	70	84.3%
2024	65.89	20^th	71	71.8%

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Rank History for Female students at New Boston Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	80.12	20^th	190	89.5%
2019	70.57	44^th	192	77.1%
2021	76.10	31^st	160	80.6%
2022	77.72	28^th	187	85.0%
2023	86.77	13^th	193	93.3%
2024	76.80	34^th	187	81.8%

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Rank History for Male students at New Boston Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	78.49	26^th	195	86.7%
2019	63.90	65^th	195	66.7%
2021	76.95	31^st	168	81.5%
2022	83.95	21^st	194	89.2%
2023	79.69	32^nd	199	83.9%
2024	86.64	16^th	193	91.7%

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Rank History for White students at New Boston Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	77.54	30^th	227	86.8%
2019	63.71	78^th	229	65.9%
2021	73.23	38^th	209	81.8%
2022	82.11	25^th	229	89.1%
2023	84.76	22^nd	233	90.6%
2024	84.69	25^th	228	89.0%

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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 New Boston Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	349	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	350
1992	356	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	357
1993	369	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	370
1994	386	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
1995	416	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	418
1996	416	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	418
1997	414	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	417
1998	427	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	433
1999	414	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	420
2000	410	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	416
2001	429	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	437
2002	497	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	505
2003	497	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	505
2004	489	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	497
2005	489	5	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	508
2006	503	3	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	515
2007	513	3	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	524
2008	536	3	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	547
2009	553	4	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	564
2010	538	1	7	1	2	0	2	551
2011	537	0	6	1	2	0	4	550
2012	533	0	2	0	2	0	6	543
2013	540	0	3	1	3	0	7	554
2014	520	1	2	4	3	0	10	540
2015	525	0	2	2	3	0	15	547
2016	503	0	2	3	2	0	15	525
2017	542	3	1	3	2	0	15	566
2018	526	4	1	6	1	0	17	555
2019	525	4	1	7	2	0	17	556
2020	537	5	2	9	2	0	15	570
2021	474	5	2	12	2	0	13	508
2022	460	5	2	11	2	0	17	497
2023	470	4	1	15	1	0	21	512
2024	431	5	0	18	1	0	23	478

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 New Boston Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	350	17.6	19.8	6.3
1992	357	19.6	18.2	5
1993	370	18.5	20.0	4.9
1994	389	19.8	19.6	4.6
1995	418	22.0	19.0	5
1996	418	22.0	19.0	5
1997	417	23.0	18.1	5.5
1998	433	24.0	18.0	4.8
1999	420	26.4	15.9	1.4
2000	416	27.4	15.2	4.1
2001	437	29.0	15.1	2.5
2002	505	30.5	16.6	5
2003	505	30.5	16.6	5
2004	497	31.0	16.0	5
2005	508	31.0	16.4	5.7
2006	515	33.5	15.4	4.1
2007	524	34.0	15.4	7.8
2008	547	34.0	16.1	5.3
2009	564	35.0	16.1	7.1
2010	551	34.5	15.9	7.8
2011	550	34.5	15.9	6.4
2012	543	34.5	15.7	7.2
2013	554	35.5	15.6	9.2
2014	540	36.5	14.7	8.3
2015	547	36.0	15.1	9.7
2016	525	36.0	14.5	10.9
2017	566	35.5	15.9	11.5
2018	555	35.0	15.8	10.1
2019	556	35.0	15.8	9.2
2020	570	35.5	16.0	9.1
2021	508	34.0	14.9	6.3
2022	497	36.0	13.8	6.6
2023	512	36.0	14.2	10.2
2024	478	35.0	13.6	10.3

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 New Boston Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	350	17.6	19.8	6.3
1992	357	19.6	18.2	5
1993	370	18.5	20.0	4.9
1994	389	19.8	19.6	4.6
1995	418	22.0	19.0	5
1996	418	22.0	19.0	5
1997	417	23.0	18.1	5.5
1998	433	24.0	18.0	4.8
1999	420	26.4	15.9	1.4
2000	416	27.4	15.2	4.1
2001	437	29.0	15.1	2.5
2002	505	30.5	16.6	5
2003	505	30.5	16.6	5
2004	497	31.0	16.0	5
2005	508	31.0	16.4	5.7
2006	515	33.5	15.4	4.1
2007	524	34.0	15.4	7.8
2008	547	34.0	16.1	5.3
2009	564	35.0	16.1	7.1
2010	551	34.5	15.9	7.8
2011	550	34.5	15.9	6.4
2012	543	34.5	15.7	7.2
2013	554	35.5	15.6	9.2
2014	540	36.5	14.7	8.3
2015	547	36.0	15.1	9.7
2016	525	36.0	14.5	10.9
2017	566	35.5	15.9	11.5
2018	555	35.0	15.8	10.1
2019	556	35.0	15.8	9.2
2020	570	35.5	16.0	9.1
2021	508	34.0	14.9	6.3
2022	497	36.0	13.8	6.6
2023	512	36.0	14.2	10.2
2024	478	35.0	13.6	10.3

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 New Boston Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,510

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Boston Central School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 22^nd of 237 Elementary schools	19.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Boston Central School)	71	64	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Boston School District)	71	64	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (New Boston Central School)	55	57	2%
3rd Grade Reading (New Boston School District)	55	57	2%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Boston Central School)	68	87	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Boston School District)	67	87	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (New Boston Central School)	59	81	22%
4th Grade Reading (New Boston School District)	59	81	22%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Boston Central School)	43	53	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Boston School District)	43	53	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (New Boston Central School)	63	71	8%
5th Grade Reading (New Boston School District)	63	71	8%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (New Boston Central School)	40	53	13%
5th Grade Science (New Boston School District)	40	53	13%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Boston Central School)	79	66	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Boston School District)	79	65	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	42	5%
6th Grade Reading (New Boston Central School)	71	84	13%
6th Grade Reading (New Boston School District)	71	83	12%
6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	53	3%
All Grades Mathematics (New Boston Central School)	64	68	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Boston School District)	64	68	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (New Boston Central School)	63	74	11%
All Grades Reading (New Boston School District)	63	74	11%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (New Boston Central School)	40	53	13%
All Grades Science (New Boston School District)	41	52	11%
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	556	512	7.9%
African American	4	4
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	7	15	114.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	525	470	10.5%
Two or More Races	17	21	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.2%	10.2%	1%

Schools Near New Boston Central 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 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
New Boston Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 Central School Rd.	New Boston	03070	Hillsborough County	New Boston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 487-2211	478	35	13.6	10.3%	431 (90.2%)	5 (1.0%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	84.5	27^th of 234 public elementary schools	88.5%		85.7	22^nd of 237 public elementary schools	90.7%	5	69.0	63.0	43.0	67.0	59.0	71.0	75.0	80.0	75.0	76.0	68.0	68.0	$14,510
Maple Avenue School	Public	1-4	16 Maple Ave.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-3330	525	32	16.3	12.2%	479 (91.2%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	55.5	107^th of 234 public elementary schools	54.3%		63.2	75^th of 237 public elementary schools	68.4%	32	50.0	49.0			49.0	54.0	56.0			55.0			$13,192
Francestown Elementary School	Public	K-4	325 2nd NH Turnpike S.	Francestown	03043	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 547-2976	42	5	8.7	14.3%	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	75.0				70.0	75.0				80.0			$25,832
Mont Vernon Village School	Public	K-6	1 Kittredge Rd	Mont Vernon	03057	Hillsborough County	Mont Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-5141	231	20	11.5	8.7%	209 (90.5%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	91.2	11^th of 234 public elementary schools	95.3%		88.4	19^th of 237 public elementary schools	92.0%	8	77.0	83.0	67.0	82.0	78.0	67.0	63.0	80.0	92.0	77.0	63.0	63.0	$19,638
Glen Lake School	Public	PK-K	251 Elm St.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-3550	184	10	18.0	6.0%	164 (89.1%)	2 (1.1%)	12 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)													$25,201
Riddle Brook School	Public	K-4	230 New Boston Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 471-1082	502	33	15.4	4.0%	405 (80.7%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.2%)	33 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.0%)	96.7	2^nd of 234 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.4	3^rd of 237 public elementary schools	98.7%	1	87.0	84.0			86.0	81.0	82.0			81.0			$15,431
Clark-Wilkins School	Public	PK, KG-4	80 Boston Post Rd.	Amherst	03031	Hillsborough County	Amherst School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-4411	697	59	11.8	4.9%	602 (86.4%)	12 (1.7%)	35 (5.0%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.6%)	83.5	30^th of 234 public elementary schools	87.2%		87.8	20^th of 237 public elementary schools	91.6%	10	73.0	78.0			75.0	61.0	64.0			63.0			$19,242
Lyndeborough Central School	Public	PK-K	192 Forest Rd.	Lyndeborough	03082	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 732-9228	50	4	12.5	18.0%	44 (88.0%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (6.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)													$19,810
Center Woods School	Public	PK, KG-3	14 Center Rd.	Weare	03281	Hillsborough County	Weare School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 529-4500	348	27	12.8	11.8%	322 (92.5%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)								(n/a)	38.0				38.0	34.0				34.0
Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-4	55 Old Bedford Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 627-1776	439	30	14.7	10.3%	326 (74.3%)	2 (0.5%)	33 (7.5%)	31 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.5%)	86.8	18^th of 234 public elementary schools	92.3%		88.7	16^th of 237 public elementary schools	93.2%	2	71.0	78.0			74.0	69.0	66.0			68.0			$17,197

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