There are a few factors that go into examining the quality of a school. Some of the worst schools in New Hampshire may have the very best of intentions in providing education, but simply don’t hit certain markers for educational success. It is important to consider how the academics, teacher-to-student ratios, and district funding options can all severely impact the graduation rates, testing scores, and success of its students.
In short, the quality of a school is dependent on many things beyond the control of a particular teacher or staffer. With all this in mind, these are among the worst schools in New Hampshire based on certain scores. So, read on to get a better idea of why these rankings stand.
In this post, we’ll discuss the factors that have led to these schools being ranked among the worst in New Hampshire today. For the sake of this post, we’ll do a deep dive into public school options from elementary through high school levels. Read on to learn what kinds of things contribute to markers for success, in these particular New Hampshire educational institutions.
1. Kreiva Academy Charter School
470 Pine Street, Manchester, NH, 03104
Starting with the Kreiva Academy Public Charter School which scores a D+ on the Niche website. This rating comes from a D- rating in Academics, with no data for teachers, and an A- Diversity score. This charter is an open-enrollment, tuition-free school for grades 6th-12th. While Niche may not have enough data to provide a composite score, it does report that the student-teacher ratio is 13:1. Testing proficiencies indicate 10% math proficiency, and 15% reading proficiency.
2. Franklin High School
119 Central Street, Franklin, NH, 03235
Next up we have Franklin High School, which also has a D- on the Niche website. It serves over 250 students between 9th and 12th grade and has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The scores include, a D in Academics, a C in Teachers, and a D+ in college preparatory abilities. See the full Niche scoring here. State test scores indicate a 15% proficiency in math and a 35% proficiency in reading.
3. Broad Street Elementary School
390 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063
Broad Street Elementary is located in Nashua and has a C+ rating from Niche. It serves preschoolers and kindergarten through fifth grade with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1. There are over 200 students in attendance at Broad Street Elementary. Testing shows a 25% math proficiency and a 35% proficiency in reading. All things considered, a C+ rating is relatively average, with a C+ in Academics, a B+ in Teachers, and an A- in Diversity scoring from Niche.
4. Fairgrounds Middle School
27 Cleveland Street, Nashua, NH 03060
The Fairgrounds Middle School is also located in Nashua, New Hampshire. It serves over 600 students between grades 6th and 8th. There is a student-teacher ratio of around 11:1 and test scores show a 19% math proficiency and a 32% reading proficiency. The overall Niche score is a C+ with a C in Academics, a C+ in Teachers, and an A in Diversity ratings.
5. Hinsdale Middle School
49 School Street, Hinsdale, NH 03451
The Hinsdale Middle School serves just over 100 students between 6th and 8th grade. Testing indicates a 27% math proficiency and a 32% reading proficiency. The student-teacher ratio is around 9:1, and it scores a C+ on Niche. While it has an A- for Teachers, it still scores a C+ for Academics overall.
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6. Keene Middle School
167 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH 03431
Keene Middle School has a C+ rating on Niche, with a C+ in Academics, a B- in Teachers, and a B- in Diversity. There are just over 650 students between the 6th and the 8th grade, and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The reading proficiency stands at around 45% with math proficiency at 19%.
7. Hillside Elementary School
200 State Street, Berlin, NH 03570
Hillside Elementary School located in Berlin, New Hampshire has some 400+ students from preschool and kindergarten through 5th grade. With a student-teacher ratio of around 11:1, this school has a 35% math proficiency and a 33% reading proficiency. It scores a C+ in Academics, a B+ in Teachers, and a B- in Diversity. Again, in terms of scoring, Hillsdale has an average rating, but those proficiency scores are why it is included in this list of some of the worst schools in New Hampshire today.
8. Gorham High School
120 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581
The Gorham High School serves around 150 students in grades 9th to 12th with a C+ grade on Niche. This grade comes from a C+ in Academics, an A- in Teachers, a C+ in Diversity, and a C in college prep. With a low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, the testing ranks at 25% in math proficiency, and 55% in reading.
9. Ossipee Central School
68 Main Street, Center Ossipee, NH 03814
The Ossipee Central School has a C+ rating on Niche. It's open to preschool and kindergarten through 6th grade and serves over 250 students. The student-teacher ratio is 7:1 and state testing indicates a 27% math proficiency and a 37% proficiency in reading. The Niche score compounds a C+ in Academics, a B+ in Teachers, and a C+ in Diversity.
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10. Strong Foundations Charter School
715 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH 03275
The Strongwood Foundations Charter School is a public school for grades 1st through 8th. It has an enrollment of over 300 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Its Niche grade is a C+ with a breakdown of a C+ in Academics, an A- in Teachers, and a B- in Diversity. State testing shows a 32% proficiency in math and a 42% proficiency in reading.
11. Elm Street Middle School
117 Elm Street, Nashua, NH 03060
Elm Street Middle School in Nashua has a C+ rating on Niche. With close to 1,000 students between the grades of 6th and 8th, the student-teacher ratio is 11:1. The rating breakdown includes a C+ in Academics, a C+ in Teachers, and an A in diversity ratings. State testing shows a 19% math proficiency and a 34% reading proficiency.
12. Abbot-Downing School
152 South Street, Concord, NH 03301
The Abbot-Downing School is located in Concord and serves around 350 students between kindergarten through the 5th grade. It has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 27% math proficiency and 42% reading proficiency as per state test scores. The Niche grade is a C+, with a C+ in Academics, a B in Teachers, and a B- in Diversity.
13. Valley View Community School
79 Thayer Drive, Farmington, NH 03835
The Valley View Community School has an attendance of around 230+ students between preschool, kindergarten, and 3rd grade. It scores a C+ on Niche with a breakdown of C+ in Academics, a B in Teachers, and a B- in Diversity. Testing shows a 45% proficiency in math and 35% in reading.
14. Pennichuck Middle School
207 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH 03060
And lastly, Pennichuck Middle School has just under 600 students between 6th and 8th grade. It has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with a 22% proficiency in math and a 32% proficiency in reading. The Niche grade is a C+ with a breakdown of a C+ in Academics, a C in Teachers, and an A in Diversity rankings.
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