Bernice A. Ray School

26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bernice A. Ray School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5% in NH
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bernice A. Ray School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Bernice A. Ray School's student population of 497 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Bernice A. Ray School ranks within the top 5% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernice A. Ray School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NH)
#6 out of 456 schools
(Top 5%)
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79%
38%
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84%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
74%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Bernice A. Ray School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bernice A. Ray School's ranking?
Bernice A. Ray School is ranked #6 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Bernice A. Ray School often compared to?
Bernice A. Ray Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion W. Cross School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Bernice A. Ray School?
497 students attend Bernice A. Ray School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bernice A. Ray School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernice A. Ray School?
Bernice A. Ray School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bernice A. Ray School offer ?
Bernice A. Ray School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bernice A. Ray School part of?
Bernice A. Ray School is part of Hanover School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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