Main Dunstable School
Tel:
(603) 594-4400
Main Dunstable School serves 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Main Dunstable School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Main Dunstable School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Main Dunstable School's student population of 470 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 470 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Main Dunstable School is ranked within the top 20% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Main Dunstable School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #88 out of 455 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 26% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 59% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nashua School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Main Dunstable School is Nashua High School South (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Microsociety Academy Charter School Of Southern Nh (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashua Microsociety Academy Charter School Of Southern Nh Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 192 students
1.6 miles
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877 1.6 K-7 192 - Nashua New Searles School Grades: PK-5 | 376 students
1.7 miles
39 Shady Ln.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 594-4409 1.7 PK-5 376 - Nashua Bicentennial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 617 students
2.0 miles
296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 594-4382 2.0 PK-5 617 - Nashua Nashua High School South Grades: 9-12 | 1,809 student
2.0 miles
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 589-4311 2.0 9-12 1,809 - Nashua Nashua High School North Grades: 9-12 | 1,664 student
2.3 miles
8 Titan Way
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 589-6400 2.3 9-12 1,664
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