Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Sandown Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Attendance Zone: Sandown Central School serves the northwest part of Sandown, NH, covering an area of approximately 14.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most zone edges located about 2.3 miles away and the furthest point being 3.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandown Central School's student population of 154 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sandown Central School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
86%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% NH state average).
How many students attend Sandown Central School?
154 students attend Sandown Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sandown Central School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandown Central School?
Sandown Central School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandown Central School offer ?
Sandown Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandown Central School part of?
Sandown Central School is part of Timberlane Regional School District.
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