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3.9 avg / 10

Barnstead School District

School District · Alton, New Hampshire

Students: 487
Teachers (FTE): 42

Avg Rating

3.9

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,456

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$20,456

$1,926 vs New Hampshire median

District size

487 students

Smaller than New Hampshire median

About Barnstead School District

Barnstead School District is a Alton, New Hampshire school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 487 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $20,456 per student annually.

With an average rating of 3.9/10, Barnstead School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Barnstead Elementary School, which has a composite score of 3.9/10.

In standardized testing, Barnstead School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.3% and ELA proficiency of 33.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

Schools in Barnstead School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.3%
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ELA Proficiency 33.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Barnstead School District with test data.

Schools in Barnstead School District

1 schools

District Details

State
New Hampshire
City
Alton
Total Enrollment
487
Teachers (FTE)
42
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Barnstead School District?

Barnstead School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Barnstead School District?

The average composite rating for Barnstead School District is 3.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Barnstead School District?

Barnstead School District spends $20,456 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Barnstead School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Barnstead School District is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Barnstead School District?

Barnstead Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Barnstead School District with a composite score of 3.9/10.

What are the test scores in Barnstead School District?

Across schools in Barnstead School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
3.9/10
Math Proficiency
28.3%
ELA Proficiency
33.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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