Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John D. Perkins Academy 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: John D. Perkins Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Marlow, NH, encompassing approximately 26.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, which extends up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
John D. Perkins Academy's student population of 55 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John D. Perkins Academy 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 John D. Perkins Academy is 0.04, which is less 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
#230 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Hispanic
2%
8%
White
98%
82%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John D. Perkins Academy's ranking?
John D. Perkins Academy is ranked #230 out of 455 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend John D. Perkins Academy?
55 students attend John D. Perkins Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of John D. Perkins Academy students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John D. Perkins Academy?
John D. Perkins Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does John D. Perkins Academy offer ?
John D. Perkins Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John D. Perkins Academy part of?
John D. Perkins Academy is part of Marlow School District.
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