Is Southwick School a good school?

Southwick School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend Southwick School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Southwick School.

What is the racial makeup of Southwick School?

Students at Southwick School are 85% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Southwick School attend?

Students who attend Southwick School usually go on to attend: Middle : Winnisquam Regional Middle School High : Winnisquam Regional High School

Southwick School

Summary:

Southwick School is an elementary school located in Northfield, New Hampshire, serving grades K-4 with a student population of 287. It is part of the Winnisquam Regional School District, which is ranked 128 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwick School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to nearby schools and the state average. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics and reading are 41% and 35%, respectively, which are below the state averages of 41% and 53%. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Sanbornton Central School, Southwick School generally performs lower academically. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female and male students, is also lower than the state averages for those subgroups, though its performance for special education students is relatively stronger.

Southwick School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.74% to 44.66% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 12.3 over the past three school years, suggesting smaller class sizes. Despite these positive factors, Southwick School's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 113 out of 231 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 187 out of 234 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public K-4

50 Zion Hill Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276-4021

(603) 286-3611

District: Winnisquam Regional School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,141

Students who attend Southwick School usually attend:

Middle:	Winnisquam Regional Middle School
High:	Winnisquam Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwick School ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), two or more races (7.5%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwick School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Southwick School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwick School is $15,141.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwick School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwick School 187^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Southwick School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Winnisquam Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Winnisquam Regional School District 128^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwick School

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Rank History for all students at Southwick School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	35.12	168^th	238	29.4%
2007	37.52	166^th	237	30.0%
2008	51.67	125^th	236	47.0%
2009	44.84	151^st	240	37.1%
2010	43.74	158^th	242	34.7%
2011	43.00	153^rd	237	35.4%
2012	37.50	174^th	241	27.8%
2013	22.24	210^th	241	12.9%
2014	21.31	211^th	242	12.8%
2015	50.06	110^th	206	46.6%
2016	28.60	191^st	244	21.7%
2017	37.02	155^th	229	32.3%
2018	52.82	113^th	231	51.1%
2019	38.23	152^nd	231	34.2%
2021	37.91	134^th	211	36.5%
2022	38.19	146^th	233	37.3%
2023	33.37	168^th	237	29.1%
2024	26.08	187^th	234	20.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southwick School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	49.69	26^th	59	55.9%
2023	24.97	57^th	70	18.6%
2024	39.16	42^nd	71	40.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Southwick School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	66.68	53^rd	190	72.1%
2019	37.73	125^th	192	34.9%
2021	47.25	86^th	160	46.3%
2022	41.10	114^th	187	39.0%
2023	35.39	132^nd	193	31.6%
2024	23.27	150^th	187	19.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Southwick School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	41.07	126^th	195	35.4%
2019	41.16	117^th	195	40.0%
2021	31.97	114^th	168	32.1%
2022	36.02	130^th	194	33.0%
2023	29.28	150^th	199	24.6%
2024	30.82	149^th	193	22.8%

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Rank History for White students at Southwick School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	48.26	129^th	227	43.2%
2019	36.49	158^th	229	31.0%
2021	35.70	143^rd	209	31.6%
2022	38.16	150^th	229	34.5%
2023	34.48	167^th	233	28.3%
2024	25.07	180^th	228	21.1%

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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 Southwick School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	411	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	415
1996	411	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	415
1997	340	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	345
1998	301	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
1999	300	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
2000	296	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
2001	289	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	295
2002	267	6	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	274
2003	267	6	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	274
2004	273	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	277
2005	255	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
2006	251	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
2007	240	4	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	252
2008	230	7	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	246
2009	239	7	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	253
2010	237	6	5	0	0	0	0	248
2011	222	4	3	0	1	0	2	232
2012	208	6	5	1	1	0	1	222
2013	212	5	4	0	1	0	6	228
2014	224	5	8	4	0	1	5	247
2015	233	5	8	4	0	0	6	256
2016	215	3	10	3	0	0	3	234
2017	206	2	9	2	0	0	6	225
2018	202	3	6	3	0	1	7	222
2019	182	4	6	7	0	1	11	211
2020	189	2	4	8	0	1	8	212
2021	164	1	6	7	0	0	11	189
2022	184	2	3	7	0	0	10	206
2023	253	1	2	16	0	0	15	287
2024	215	2	3	14	0	0	19	253

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 Southwick School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	415	236.0	1.8	17.6
1996	415	236.0	1.8	17.6
1997	345	19.9	17.3	14.2
1998	305	19.7	15.5	22
1999	301	18.7	16.1	21.9
2000	298	18.7	15.9	32.2
2001	295	18.7	15.8	35.9
2002	274	21.9	12.5	27.7
2003	274	21.9	12.5	27.7
2004	277	21.4	12.9	29.6
2005	256	20.2	12.7	26.2
2006	258	18.7	13.8	25.2
2007	252	17.7	14.2	25.8
2008	246	17.7	13.9	22.8
2009	253	17.7	14.3	22.1
2010	248	17.7	14.0	36.3
2011	232	17.7	13.1	40.5
2012	222	17.7	12.5	42.3
2013	228	17.7	12.8	41.7
2014	247	17.7	13.9	41.3
2015	256	18.0	14.2	40.6
2016	234	18.0	13.0	43.6
2017	225	17.9	12.5	43.1
2018	222	18.4	12.0	43.7
2019	211	16.9	12.4	42.7
2020	212	17.9	11.8	38.7
2021	189	17.7	10.6	40.7
2022	206	16.7	12.3	44.7
2023	287	25.0	11.4	41.8
2024	253	23.5	10.7	38.3

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 Southwick School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	415	236.0	1.8	17.6
1996	415	236.0	1.8	17.6
1997	345	19.9	17.3	14.2
1998	305	19.7	15.5	22
1999	301	18.7	16.1	21.9
2000	298	18.7	15.9	32.2
2001	295	18.7	15.8	35.9
2002	274	21.9	12.5	27.7
2003	274	21.9	12.5	27.7
2004	277	21.4	12.9	29.6
2005	256	20.2	12.7	26.2
2006	258	18.7	13.8	25.2
2007	252	17.7	14.2	25.8
2008	246	17.7	13.9	22.8
2009	253	17.7	14.3	22.1
2010	248	17.7	14.0	36.3
2011	232	17.7	13.1	40.5
2012	222	17.7	12.5	42.3
2013	228	17.7	12.8	41.7
2014	247	17.7	13.9	41.3
2015	256	18.0	14.2	40.6
2016	234	18.0	13.0	43.6
2017	225	17.9	12.5	43.1
2018	222	18.4	12.0	43.7
2019	211	16.9	12.4	42.7
2020	212	17.9	11.8	38.7
2021	189	17.7	10.6	40.7
2022	206	16.7	12.3	44.7
2023	287	25.0	11.4	41.8
2024	253	23.5	10.7	38.3

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 Southwick School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,141

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwick School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 152^nd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 168^th of 237 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwick School)	43	34	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winnisquam Regional School District)	51	42	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Southwick School)	44	30	14%
3rd Grade Reading (Winnisquam Regional School District)	51	32	19%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwick School)	45	47	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winnisquam Regional School District)	49	48	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Southwick School)	53	51	2%
4th Grade Reading (Winnisquam Regional School District)	53	41	12%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwick School)	36	48	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winnisquam Regional School District)	38	49	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	38	6%
5th Grade Reading (Southwick School)	64	48	16%
5th Grade Reading (Winnisquam Regional School District)	67	53	14%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Southwick School)	36	33	3%
5th Grade Science (Winnisquam Regional School District)	38	35	3%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	38
All Grades Mathematics (Southwick School)	41	41
All Grades Mathematics (Winnisquam Regional School District)	43	36	7%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Southwick School)	54	41	13%
All Grades Reading (Winnisquam Regional School District)	53	42	11%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Southwick School)	36	33	3%
All Grades Science (Winnisquam Regional School District)	42	33	9%
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	211	287	36%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	182	253	39%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.7%	41.8%	0.8%

Schools Near Southwick 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
Southwick School	Public	K-4	50 Zion Hill Rd.	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 286-3611	253	24	10.7	38.3%	215 (85.0%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	26.1	187^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.1%		33.4	168^th of 237 public elementary schools	29.1%	19	38.0	44.0			41.0	32.0	38.0			35.0			$15,141
Winnisquam Early Learning Center	Public	PK	435 W. Main Street	Tilton	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 286-4531	31	3	12.4	32.3%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5 Elm Street	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Compass Classical Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 729-3370	124	8	15.5	61.3%	117 (94.4%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	7.2	229^th of 234 public elementary schools	2.1%		2.2	236^th of 237 public elementary schools	0.4%	7	0.0	0.0		15.0		21.0	20.0		42.0	26.0		10.0
Paul A. Smith School	Public	PK, KG-3	41 Daniel Webster Dr.	Franklin	03235	Merrimack County	Franklin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 934-4144	281	29	9.6	58.4%	250 (89.0%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)								(n/a)	35.0				35.0	28.0				28.0			$22,561
Sanbornton Central School	Public	K-4	16 Hunkins Pond Rd.	Sanbornton	03269	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 286-8223	179	14	12.6	40.8%	150 (83.8%)	2 (1.1%)	10 (5.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.8%)	58.9	93^rd of 234 public elementary schools	60.3%		35.9	164^th of 237 public elementary schools	30.8%	71	70.0	48.0			59.0	53.0	48.0			51.0			$21,788
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	26 Best St.	Belmont	03220	Belknap County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 267-6568	331	33	10.0	41.1%	305 (92.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.8%)	35.7	159^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.1%		30.8	171^st of 237 public elementary schools	27.8%	12	33.0	39.0			36.0	46.0	51.0			49.0			$18,619
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	15 Baptist Rd.	Canterbury	03224	Merrimack County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-9944	106	11	9.9	10.4%	101 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	83.7	29^th of 234 public elementary schools	87.6%		66.4	64^th of 237 public elementary schools	73.0%	35		56.0	71.0		64.0		69.0	79.0		72.0	54.0	54.0	$17,864
Salisbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	6 Whittemore Rd.	Salisbury	03268	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2206	67	8	8.4	17.9%	65 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	61.1	82^nd of 234 public elementary schools	65.0%		51.7	116^th of 237 public elementary schools	51.1%	34		46.0	50.0		59.0		54.0	83.0		71.0	33.0	33.0	$22,333
Jennie D. Blake School	Public	PK, KG-6	32 Crescent St	Hill	03243	Merrimack County	Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 934-2245	64	8	8.2	39.1%	61 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)					50.0					47.0			$25,673
Boscawen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 BEST Ave.	Boscawen	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-6512	236	22	10.7	28.0%	199 (84.3%)	4 (1.7%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	55.6	104^th of 234 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.9	84^th of 237 public elementary schools	64.6%	20	86.0	68.0	32.0		62.0	55.0	65.0	39.0		54.0	23.0	23.0	$18,227

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