Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School serves 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School's student population of 440 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 440 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #386 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 6% |
| Black | 4% | 2% |
| White | 49% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nashua School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is Nashua High School South (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Elm Street Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashua Elm Street Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,039 student10
0.8 miles
117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4322 0.8 6-8 1,039 - Hudson Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 457 students
0.9 miles
33 School St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1248 0.9 PK-1 457 - Nashua Nashua Title I Preschool Grades: PK | 45 students
1.2 miles
One Concord St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 889-5900 1.2 PK 45 - Hudson Hudson Memorial School Math: 47% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 823 students10
1.3 miles
1 Memorial Dr.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1240 1.3 6-8 823 - Hudson Nottingham West Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 2-5 | 548 students10
1.3 miles
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570 1.3 2-5 548
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