Thorntons Ferry School
Tel:
(603)889-1577
- Thorntons Ferry School serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
School Overview
- Thorntons Ferry School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thorntons Ferry School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thorntons Ferry School is 0.21, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #139 out of 457 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 89% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.16 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrimack School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thorntons Ferry School is Souhegan Coop High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gate City Charter School For The Arts (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gate City Charter School For The Arts (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrimack Gate City Charter School For The Arts Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 174 students
1.7 miles
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603)943-5273 1.7 K-8 174 - Nashua Academy For Science And Design Charter (m) Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 335 students
2.3 miles
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603)595-4705 2.3 6-8 335 - Litchfield Griffin Memorial School Grades: PK-4 | 426 students
2.7 miles
229 Chs Bancroft Hwy.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603)424-0078 2.7 PK-4 426 - Amherst Amherst Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 611 students
2.8 miles
Cross Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603)673-8944 2.8 5-8 611 - Litchfield Litchfield Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 456 students
2.9 miles
19 Mcelwain Dr.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603)424-0566 2.9 5-8 456
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