Bessie C. Rowell School (Closed 2012)
Bessie C. Rowell School served 182 students in grades 3-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 66%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 182 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 60-64% | 66% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 70-74% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 98% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bessie C. Rowell School is Franklin High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Franklin Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Franklin Franklin Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 380 students
0.3 miles
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828 0.3 4-8 380 - Franklin Compass Classical Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 107 students
0.6 miles
15 Elkins Street
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370 0.6 K-7 107 - Franklin Franklin - Pre School Program Grades: PK | 29 students
0.8 miles
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828 0.8 PK 29 - Franklin Franklin High School Grades: 9-12 | 311 students
0.8 miles
115 Central St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441 0.8 9-12 311 - Franklin Paul A. Smith School Grades: K-3 | 300 students
1.0 miles
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144 1.0 K-3 300
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