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#134 of 480 schools in NH

Top 28% in state

Berlin Elementary School

Elementary School · Berlin School District · Berlin, NH

An elementary school in Berlin, NH where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 State Street, Berlin, NH 03570

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$23,311
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Berlin Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Berlin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,889/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berlin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,972

Median home value

$113,500

Median rent

$804/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Enriched Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–120.5 mi17Compare →
Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.7 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Berlin School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$23,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berlin Elementary School is listed in Berlin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berlin Elementary School

Berlin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Berlin, NH, part of Berlin School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berlin Elementary School

What grades does Berlin Elementary School serve?

Berlin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Berlin Elementary School?

Berlin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berlin Elementary School rank in NH?

Berlin Elementary School ranks #134 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Berlin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berlin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berlin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berlin Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Berlin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Berlin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berlin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Berlin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berlin Elementary School?

60.1% of students at Berlin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Coos County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 03570)
9,473
Area average commute
17 min
Area median age
44.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03570; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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