Towle Elementary School (Closed 2021)

86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 136 students in grades 5-6, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
(15-16)
35-39%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Towle Elementary 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 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
30-34%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Towle Elementary 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 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Towle Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Towle Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Towle Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Towle Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
(15-16)
98%
87%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Towle Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Towle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Towle Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Towle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Towle Elementary 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% NH state average).
How many students attend Towle Elementary School?
136 students attend Towle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Towle Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towle Elementary School?
Towle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Towle Elementary School offer ?
Towle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Towle Elementary School part of?
Towle Elementary School is part of Newport School District.

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