Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maple Wood 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 was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
82%
82%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 48% NH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NH state average).
How many students attend Maple Wood Elementary School?
294 students attend Maple Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Maple Wood Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple Wood Elementary School?
Maple Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maple Wood Elementary School offer ?
Maple Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maple Wood Elementary School part of?
Maple Wood Elementary School is part of Somersworth School District.
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