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Unity Elementary School

Summary:

Unity Elementary School is a public school located in Newport, New Hampshire, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 97% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, and is part of the Newport School District, which is ranked 159 out of 163 districts in New Hampshire and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Unity Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics and 32% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 90 out of 211 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2020-2021 to being ranked 219 out of 234 in 2023-2024, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools, such as Sunapee Central School, which had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (67%) and Reading (68%), Unity Elementary School's performance is notably lower.

The lack of racial diversity at Unity Elementary School, with 97% of students identifying as white, is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. This lack of diversity may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students. Additionally, the fluctuating free and reduced-price lunch rates at Unity Elementary School, ranging from 29.79% to 41%, suggest that the school serves a population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, which may require tailored support and resources to address the unique needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 864 2nd NH Tpke.
       Newport, NH  03773-8502

(603) 542-5888

District: Unity School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,173 Help


Students who attend Unity Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Stevens High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  100

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
African American:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details Unity Elementary School ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Unity Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), African American (2%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Unity Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Unity Elementary School is $23,173.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Unity Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Unity Elementary School 219th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Unity Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Unity School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Unity School District 159th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Unity Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Unity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.51 190th 238 20.2%
2007 53.31 119th 237 49.8%
2008 37.37 172nd 236 27.1%
2009 26.60 196th 240 18.3%
2010 59.41 106th 242 56.2%
2012 18.82 221st 241 8.3%
2013 46.05 163rd 241 32.4%
2014 50.55 132nd 242 45.5%
2015 56.71 90th 206 56.3%
2016 36.05 180th 244 26.2%
2017 28.28 179th 229 21.8%
2018 42.83 148th 231 35.9%
2019 52.19 116th 231 49.8%
2021 55.72 90th 211 57.3%
2022 22.84 194th 233 16.7%
2024 10.71 219th 234 6.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Unity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.14 146th 227 35.7%
2019 52.05 114th 229 50.2%
2021 55.12 95th 209 54.5%
2022 19.51 203rd 229 11.4%
2024 12.66 211th 228 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Unity Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Unity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.18 91st 126 27.8%
2007 70.27 26th 125 79.2%
2008 26.76 100th 129 22.5%
2009 15.97 115th 127 9.4%
2010 25.91 104th 127 18.1%
2012 42.84 85th 131 35.1%
2013 52.79 65th 131 50.4%
2016 55.85 61st 134 54.5%
2017 55.11 56th 125 55.2%
2018 58.22 51st 131 61.1%
2022 49.49 61st 130 53.1%
2023 69.81 30th 134 77.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Unity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.26 15th 116 87.1%
2022 68.44 31st 115 73.0%
2023 75.69 21st 114 81.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Unity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.10 48th 129 62.8%
2022 49.08 57th 129 55.8%
2023 68.60 31st 132 76.5%
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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 Unity Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1992 113 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1993 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1994 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1995 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1996 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1997 139 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1998 122 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1999 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2000 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2001 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2002 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2003 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2004 103 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2005 113 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2006 117 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2007 108 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2008 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2009 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2010 122 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 126
2011 95 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 98
2012 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108
2013 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106
2014 115 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 117
2015 109 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 111
2016 119 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 121
2017 111 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 115
2018 110 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 114
2019 88 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 92
2020 88 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 91
2021 84 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 86
2022 91 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 94
2023 97 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 100

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 Unity Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 118 10.0 11.8 18.6
1992 113 6.5 17.3 12.4
1993 121 6.0 20.2 22.3
1994 135 8.0 16.9 18.5
1995 125 10.0 12.5 27.2
1996 125 10.0 12.5 27.2
1997 141 7.4 19.1 29.8
1998 124 11.2 11.1 0
1999 123 9.0 13.7 13.8
2000 125 8.6 14.5 28.8
2001 114 9.9 11.5 13.2
2002 124 9.3 13.3 33.9
2003 124 9.3 13.3 33.9
2004 103 10.0 10.3 25.2
2005 116 11.0 10.5 20.7
2006 119 10.7 11.1 18.5
2007 109 10.8 10.1 17.4
2008 119 10.5 11.3 13.4
2009 116 10.5 11.0 25
2010 126 10.5 12.0 26.2
2011 98 10.5 9.3 16.3
2012 108 9.7 11.1 27.8
2013 106 10.7 9.9 30.2
2014 117 11.7 10.0 39.3
2015 111 11.0 10.0 33.3
2016 121 10.0 12.1 34.7
2017 115 9.2 12.5 37.4
2018 114 9.1 12.5 39.5
2019 92 7.0 13.1 43.5
2020 91 10.4 8.7 44
2021 86 10.4 8.2 39.5
2022 94 8.5 11.0 29.8
2023 100 8.5 11.7 41

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 Unity Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 118 10.0 11.8 18.6
1992 113 6.5 17.3 12.4
1993 121 6.0 20.2 22.3
1994 135 8.0 16.9 18.5
1995 125 10.0 12.5 27.2
1996 125 10.0 12.5 27.2
1997 141 7.4 19.1 29.8
1998 124 11.2 11.1 0
1999 123 9.0 13.7 13.8
2000 125 8.6 14.5 28.8
2001 114 9.9 11.5 13.2
2002 124 9.3 13.3 33.9
2003 124 9.3 13.3 33.9
2004 103 10.0 10.3 25.2
2005 116 11.0 10.5 20.7
2006 119 10.7 11.1 18.5
2007 109 10.8 10.1 17.4
2008 119 10.5 11.3 13.4
2009 116 10.5 11.0 25
2010 126 10.5 12.0 26.2
2011 98 10.5 9.3 16.3
2012 108 9.7 11.1 27.8
2013 106 10.7 9.9 30.2
2014 117 11.7 10.0 39.3
2015 111 11.0 10.0 33.3
2016 121 10.0 12.1 34.7
2017 115 9.2 12.5 37.4
2018 114 9.1 12.5 39.5
2019 92 7.0 13.1 43.5
2020 91 10.4 8.7 44
2021 86 10.4 8.2 39.5
2022 94 8.5 11.0 29.8
2023 100 8.5 11.7 41

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Unity Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Unity Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 194th of 233 Elementary schools
 33%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Unity Elementary School)3342
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Unity School District)3342
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5751
 6%
3rd Grade Reading (Unity Elementary School)5825
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (Unity School District)5825
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5245
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Unity Elementary School)5323
 30%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Unity School District)5323
 30%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Unity Elementary School)4715
 32%
   4th Grade Reading (Unity School District)4715
 32%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Unity Elementary School)2747
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Unity School District)2747
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4737
 10%
7th Grade Reading (Unity Elementary School)4760
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Unity School District)4760
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Unity Elementary School)3623
 13%
   All Grades Mathematics (Unity School District)3623
 13%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Unity Elementary School)6144
 17%
   All Grades Reading (Unity School District)6144
 17%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Unity Elementary School)5350
 3%
   All Grades Science (Unity School District)5350
 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 Students92100
 8.7%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White8897
 10.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%41%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Unity Elementary School

Students who attend Unity Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Stevens High School

Unity Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.4% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 100 students attended Unity Elementary School.

Students at Unity Elementary School are 97% White, 2% African American.


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