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Sarah Porter School vs. Alstead Primary School

Should you attend Sarah Porter School or Alstead Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sarah Porter School
111 Village Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Alstead Primary School
58 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Sarah Porter School ranks 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

Alstead Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 23 students in grades 1-4, Sarah Porter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alstead Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-4
PK-4
Total Students
23 students
67 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sarah Porter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alstead Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sarah Porter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alstead Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sarah Porter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alstead Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Porter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fall Mountain 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 Alstead Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fall Mountain 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.

Test Scores

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#102 out of 455 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alstead Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in NH)
40-59%
(Top 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sarah Porter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fall Mountain Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alstead Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fall Mountain Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Top 1% in NH)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 20% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sarah Porter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fall Mountain Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alstead Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fall Mountain Regional 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 Sarah Porter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alstead Primary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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15
Kindergarten Students
-
17
Grade 1 Students
8
4
Grade 2 Students
5
11
Grade 3 Students
3
9
Grade 4 Students
7
11

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alstead Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fall Mountain Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
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6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sarah Porter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fall Mountain Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alstead Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fall Mountain 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.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sarah Porter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fall Mountain Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alstead Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fall Mountain 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.
% White
96%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sarah Porter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fall Mountain 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 Alstead Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fall Mountain 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.
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sarah Porter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fall Mountain 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 two or more races at Alstead Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fall Mountain Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.08
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sarah Porter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fall Mountain 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 Alstead Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fall Mountain Regional 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
35%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sarah Porter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fall Mountain 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 Alstead Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fall Mountain Regional 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
13%
(20-21 School Year Data)
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sarah Porter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fall Mountain Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alstead Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fall Mountain Regional 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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