Very Good
#117 of 480 schools in NH
Top 24% in state
Boscawen Elementary School
Elementary School · Merrimack Valley School District · Boscawen, NH
A Merrimack Valley School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 BEST Ave., Boscawen, NH 03303
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boscawen Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boscawen 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,688
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penacook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Beaver Meadow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Shaker Road SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merrimack Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boscawen Elementary School is listed in Merrimack Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boscawen Elementary School
Boscawen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boscawen, NH, part of Merrimack Valley School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boscawen Elementary School
What grades does Boscawen Elementary School serve?
Boscawen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Boscawen Elementary School?
Boscawen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boscawen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boscawen Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boscawen Elementary School rank in NH?
Boscawen Elementary School ranks #117 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Boscawen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boscawen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Boscawen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boscawen Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Boscawen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Boscawen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boscawen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Boscawen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boscawen Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Boscawen 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Merrimack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (603) 753-6512
- Area population (ZIP 03303)
- 16,368
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 03303; 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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