Paul A. Smith School
Tel:
(603)934-4144
- Paul A. Smith School serves 326 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 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
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 326 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 326 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paul A. Smith School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paul A. Smith School is 0.20, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #381 out of 457 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 89% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.16 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Franklin Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Compass Classical Academy Charter School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Franklin Franklin High School Grades: 9-12 | 340 students
0.8 miles
115 Central St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603)934-5441 0.8 9-12 340 - Franklin Compass Classical Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 92 students
1.0 miles
15 Elkins Street
Franklin, NH 03235
(603)729-3370 1.0 K-6 92 - Franklin Franklin Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 398 students
1.2 miles
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603)934-5828 1.2 4-8 398 - Tilton Winnisquam Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 446 students
3.0 miles
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603)286-4531 3.0 9-12 446 - Tilton Winnisquam Regional Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 352 students
3.1 miles
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603)286-7143 3.1 6-8 352
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