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Boynton Middle School vs. Heron Pond Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Boynton Middle School
500 Turnpike Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Heron Pond Elementary School
80 Heron Pond Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades 5-8, Boynton Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 556 students in grades 2-5, Heron Pond Elementary 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 37% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
2-5
Total Students
253 students
556 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boynton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heron Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boynton Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heron Pond Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boynton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heron Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boynton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mascenic Regional School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heron Pond Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milford School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#372 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
#310 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boynton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heron Pond Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
37%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boynton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mascenic Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heron Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
41%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boynton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mascenic Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heron Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in NH)
35-39%
(Top 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boynton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mascenic Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heron Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Boynton Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Heron Pond Elementary School by grade.
Grade 2 Students
-
141
Grade 3 Students
-
138
Grade 4 Students
-
138
Grade 5 Students
62
139
Grade 6 Students
54
-
Grade 7 Students
74
-
Grade 8 Students
63
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boynton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mascenic Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boynton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mascenic Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boynton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mascenic Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
97%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boynton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mascenic Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boynton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mascenic Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heron Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milford School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boynton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mascenic Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heron Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milford School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boynton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mascenic Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heron Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milford School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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