Memorial School

31 W. Main St.
Newton, NH 03858
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 256 students in grades 4-6, Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memorial School's student population of 256 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.17, which is less 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)
#240 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
38%
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52%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
91%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial School's ranking?
Memorial School is ranked #240 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Memorial School often compared to?
Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hampton School, Hampton Centre School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Memorial School?
256 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Memorial School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of Sanborn Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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