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#407 of 480 schools in NH

Boynton Middle School

Middle School · Mascenic Regional School District · New Ipswich, NH

A Mascenic Regional School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 Turnpike Rd., New Ipswich, NH 03071

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$18,796
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Boynton Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

22.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Boynton Middle 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated738/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Ipswich), 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

$100,417

Median home value

$317,900

Median rent

$896/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

86.4%

Poverty rate

1.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hampshire Country SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–94.8 mi14Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mascenic Regional School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boynton Middle School is listed in Mascenic Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boynton Middle School

Boynton Middle School is a public middle school in New Ipswich, NH, part of Mascenic Regional School District, serving approximately 253 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boynton Middle School

What grades does Boynton Middle School serve?

Boynton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Boynton Middle School?

Boynton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boynton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Boynton Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boynton Middle School rank in NH?

Boynton Middle School ranks #407 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Boynton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boynton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Boynton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boynton Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Boynton Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Boynton Middle School a Title I school?

No, Boynton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boynton Middle School?

22.5% of students at Boynton Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 03071)
5,274
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
38.1
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 03071; 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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