For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,130 students in Shaker Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Shaker Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
505 Schools
# Students
1,130 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
14,392 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shaker Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,375 is higher than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,165 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,375
$22,103
Spending / Student
$21,165
$21,321
Best Shaker Regional School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Baptist Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Gr: 5-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Belmont High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Seavey Rd.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Best St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6568
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6568
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shaker Regional School District?
Shaker Regional School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,130 students.
What is the rank of Shaker Regional School District?
Shaker Regional School District is ranked #123 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Shaker Regional School District?
94% of Shaker Regional School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shaker Regional School District?
Shaker Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Shaker Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,165 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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