Frances C. Richmond School

63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Frances C. Richmond 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 72% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in NH
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frances C. Richmond School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Frances C. Richmond School's student population of 349 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
349 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Frances C. Richmond 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 Frances C. Richmond School is 0.38, 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
This School
State Level (NH)
#16 out of 456 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
38%
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79%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
78%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
5%
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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 Frances C. Richmond School's ranking?
Frances C. Richmond School is ranked #16 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Frances C. Richmond School often compared to?
Frances C. Richmond Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Frances C. Richmond School?
349 students attend Frances C. Richmond School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Frances C. Richmond School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances C. Richmond School?
Frances C. Richmond School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frances C. Richmond School offer ?
Frances C. Richmond School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Frances C. Richmond School part of?
Frances C. Richmond School is part of Dresden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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