Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Highland-goffes Falls School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19%
- Attendance Zone: Highland-Goffes Falls School serves the southern part of Manchester, NH, encompassing an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland-goffes Falls School's student population of 336 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Highland-goffes Falls School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland-goffes Falls School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
54%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland-goffes Falls School's ranking?
Highland-goffes Falls School is ranked #277 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Highland-goffes Falls School often compared to?
Highland-goffes Falls Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jewett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Highland-goffes Falls School?
336 students attend Highland-goffes Falls School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Highland-goffes Falls School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland-goffes Falls School?
Highland-goffes Falls School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland-goffes Falls School offer ?
Highland-goffes Falls School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland-goffes Falls School part of?
Highland-goffes Falls School is part of Manchester School District.
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