Sarah Porter School

111 Village Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 16 students in grades 1-4, Sarah Porter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in NH
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sarah Porter School's student population of 16 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
16 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Sarah Porter School ranks within the top 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah Porter School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (NH)
#176 out of 456 schools
(Top 50%)
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≥50%
38%
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≥50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sarah Porter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
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7%
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Black
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2%
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White
81%
83%
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Hawaiian
6%
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Sarah Porter School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sarah Porter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Porter School's ranking?
Sarah Porter School is ranked #176 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Sarah Porter School?
16 students attend Sarah Porter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sarah Porter School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah Porter School?
Sarah Porter School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sarah Porter School offer ?
Sarah Porter School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Sarah Porter School part of?
Sarah Porter School is part of Fall Mountain Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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