Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gonic School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than 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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gonic School's student population of 184 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gonic 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 Gonic School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
3%
2%
White
87%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonic School's ranking?
Gonic School is ranked #296 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Gonic School often compared to?
Gonic Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Rochester School, Maple Street Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Gonic School?
184 students attend Gonic School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gonic School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gonic School?
Gonic School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gonic School offer ?
Gonic School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gonic School part of?
Gonic School is part of Rochester School District.
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