Paul A. Smith School
Tel:
(603) 934-4144
Paul A. Smith School serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Paul A. Smith School placed 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%) 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Paul A. Smith School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Paul A. Smith School's student population of 300 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 300 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Paul A. Smith School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Paul A. Smith School is 0.24, which is less 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 | #354 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 87% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paul A. Smith School is Franklin High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Compass Classical Academy Charter School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Franklin Franklin - Pre School Program Grades: PK | 29 students
0.8 miles
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828 0.8 PK 29 - Franklin Franklin High School Grades: 9-12 | 311 students
0.8 miles
115 Central St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441 0.8 9-12 311 - Franklin Compass Classical Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 107 students
1.0 miles
15 Elkins Street
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370 1.0 K-7 107 - Franklin Franklin Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 380 students
1.2 miles
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828 1.2 4-8 380 - Tilton Winnisquam Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 439 students
3.0 miles
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531 3.0 9-12 439
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