New Searles School
Tel:
(603) 594-4409
New Searles School serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
New Searles School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
New Searles School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
New Searles School's student population of 376 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 376 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
New Searles School is ranked within the top 30% 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 New Searles School is 0.42, 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 | #119 out of 455 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 75% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 New Searles School is Nashua High School South (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fairgrounds Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bicentennial Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashua Bicentennial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 617 students
0.9 miles
296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 594-4382 0.9 PK-5 617 - Nashua Fairgrounds Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 520 students
1.3 miles
37 Blanchard St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4318 1.3 K-5 520 - Nashua Fairgrounds Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 702 students
1.3 miles
27 Cleveland St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393 1.3 6-8 702 - Nashua Main Dunstable School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
1.7 miles
20 Whitford Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 594-4400 1.7 K-5 470 - Nashua Sunset Heights School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
1.7 miles
15 Osgood Rd.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4387 1.7 K-5 390
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