Sandwich Central School

28 Squam Lake Rd.
Center Sandwich, NH 03227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sandwich Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandwich Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Sandwich Central School's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
76 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Sandwich Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandwich Central School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#256 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandwich Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandwich Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sandwich Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
99%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandwich Central School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandwich Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandwich Central School's ranking?
Sandwich Central School is ranked #256 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Sandwich Central School often compared to?
Sandwich Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School At New London, Sunapee Central School, Thornton Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Sandwich Central School?
76 students attend Sandwich Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sandwich Central School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandwich Central School?
Sandwich Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandwich Central School offer ?
Sandwich Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sandwich Central School part of?
Sandwich Central School is part of Inter-Lakes School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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