Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kenneth A. Brett 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenneth A. Brett School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tamworth, NH, covering approximately 60.6 square miles. Students typically live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point reaching 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenneth A. Brett School's student population of 165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kenneth A. Brett 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 Kenneth A. Brett School is 0.17, 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
#341 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
91%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Kenneth A. Brett School's ranking?
Kenneth A. Brett School is ranked #341 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Kenneth A. Brett School often compared to?
Kenneth A. Brett Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingswood Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Kenneth A. Brett School?
165 students attend Kenneth A. Brett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kenneth A. Brett School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenneth A. Brett School?
Kenneth A. Brett School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kenneth A. Brett School offer ?
Kenneth A. Brett School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenneth A. Brett School part of?
Kenneth A. Brett School is part of Tamworth School District.
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