Memorial School

31 W. Main St.
Newton, NH 03858
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 256 students in grades 4-6, Memorial 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 38% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memorial School's student population of 256 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
256 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#286 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Memorial School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Memorial School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Memorial School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Memorial School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Memorial School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
91%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Memorial School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Memorial School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Memorial School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial School's ranking?
Memorial School is ranked #286 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Memorial School often compared to?
Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hampton School, Hampton Centre School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Memorial School?
256 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Memorial School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of Sanborn Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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