New Franklin School

1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Franklin School ranks in the top 1% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 1% in NH
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

New Franklin School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

New Franklin School ranks within the top 1% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Franklin School is 0.39, 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)
#4 out of 456 schools
(Top 1%)
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75-79%
38%
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85-89%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
77%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Franklin School's ranking?
New Franklin School is ranked #4 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are New Franklin School often compared to?
New Franklin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Harbour School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend New Franklin School?
265 students attend New Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Franklin School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Franklin School?
New Franklin School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Franklin School offer ?
New Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is New Franklin School part of?
New Franklin School is part of Portsmouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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