Main Dunstable School vs. New Searles School
Should I attend Main Dunstable School or New Searles School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Main Dunstable School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
New Searles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Main Dunstable School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Searles School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
418 students
312 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#115 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
64
Kindergarten Students
63
54
Grade 1 Students
74
33
Grade 2 Students
69
34
Grade 3 Students
78
37
Grade 4 Students
70
49
Grade 5 Students
64
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
60%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
