Riddle Brook School

230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Riddle Brook School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in NH
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riddle Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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School Overview

Riddle Brook School's student population of 520 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
520 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Riddle Brook School ranks within the top 5% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riddle Brook School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
#13 out of 456 schools
(Top 5%)
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86%
38%
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77%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
82%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riddle Brook School's ranking?
Riddle Brook School is ranked #13 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Riddle Brook School often compared to?
Riddle Brook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peter Woodbury School, Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Riddle Brook School?
520 students attend Riddle Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Riddle Brook School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riddle Brook School?
Riddle Brook School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riddle Brook School offer ?
Riddle Brook School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Riddle Brook School part of?
Riddle Brook School is part of Bedford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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