Bow Memorial School
Bow Memorial School serves 526 students in grades 5-8.
Bow Memorial School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 5-8
- Students: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bow Memorial School's student population of 526 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
526 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bow Memorial School is ranked within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Bow Memorial School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
56%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
3%
7%

Black
n/a
2%
White
92%
84%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
18%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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