Hillsboro-deering Elementary School

4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillsboro-deering Elementary School ranks 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%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hillsboro-deering Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillsboro-deering Elementary 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 Hillsboro-deering Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
#351 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
93%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NH.
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillsboro-deering Elementary School's ranking?
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro-deering Elementary School?
420 students attend Hillsboro-deering Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hillsboro-deering Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro-deering Elementary School?
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillsboro-deering Elementary School offer ?
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hillsboro-deering Elementary School part of?
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School is part of Hillsboro Deering Coop School District.

School Reviews

5   3/23/2019
awesome school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - David prentiss
5   6/1/2012
i am a grandparent and i care for my grandchildren in this year all will be in school full time and i am looking to do volunteer work of any kind and wanted to inquire if the school had a need for volunteers for whatever is needed
- Posted by Parent - doris
2   1/25/2011
Very poor educational system. The elementary, middle, and high school teacher do not like to see success in their students. Also, they try to do anything to mess with the child's family life. Terrible schools. Not suggested.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - pigpi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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