Serving 332 students in grades 5-8, South Meadow School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Meadow School's student population of 332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
South Meadow School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Meadow School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
91%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Meadow School's ranking?
South Meadow School is ranked #280 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend South Meadow School?
332 students attend South Meadow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Meadow School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Meadow School?
South Meadow School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Meadow School offer ?
South Meadow School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Meadow School part of?
South Meadow School is part of Contoocook Valley School District.
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