Hilltop School (Closed 2012)

Hilltop School serves 143 students in grades 1-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NH)
(10-11)
45-49%
66%
(10-11)
60-64%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
88%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% NH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NH state average).
How many students attend Hilltop School?
143 students attend Hilltop School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hilltop School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hilltop School offer ?
Hilltop School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Hilltop School part of?
Hilltop School is part of Somersworth School District.

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