Highland-goffes Falls School
Tel:
(603)624-6334
- Highland-goffes Falls School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
Top Placements
Highland-goffes Falls School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Highland-goffes Falls School's student population of 420 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland-goffes Falls School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland-goffes Falls School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #405 out of 457 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 5% |
| Black | 5% | 2% |
| White | 73% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.16 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manchester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland-goffes Falls School is Manchester School Of Technology (high School) (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southside Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Peter Woodbury School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bedford Peter Woodbury School Grades: K-4 | 554 students
1.5 miles
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603)622-0431 1.5 K-4 554 - Manchester Manchester School Of Technology (high School) Grades: 9-12 | 332 students
1.9 miles
530 South Porter St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)624-6490 1.9 9-12 332 - Manchester Manchester Memorial High School Grades: 9-12 | 1466 students
2.0 miles
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)624-6378 2.0 9-12 1466 - Manchester Jewett School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
2.2 miles
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)624-6336 2.2 PK-5 452 - Manchester Southside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 781 students
2.2 miles
140 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)624-6359 2.2 6-8 781
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