Very Good
#98 of 480 schools in NH
Top 20% in state
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
Middle School · Brookline School District · Brookline, NH
A Brookline School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 480, Brookline, NH 03033
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Captain Samuel Douglass Academy score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
6.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Captain Samuel Douglass Academy 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 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookline), 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
$165,942
Median home value
$480,100
Median rent
$2,235/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
94.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne BrookEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Nissitissit Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Hollis Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 4–6 | 4.3 mi | 288 | 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.
Brookline School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy is listed in Brookline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy is a public middle school in Brookline, NH, part of Brookline School District, serving approximately 247 students in grades 4th-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
What grades does Captain Samuel Douglass Academy serve?
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Captain Samuel Douglass Academy?
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain Samuel Douglass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Captain Samuel Douglass Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Captain Samuel Douglass Academy rank in NH?
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy ranks #98 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Captain Samuel Douglass Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Captain Samuel Douglass Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Captain Samuel Douglass Academy has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Captain Samuel Douglass Academy a charter school?
No, Captain Samuel Douglass Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Captain Samuel Douglass Academy a Title I school?
No, Captain Samuel Douglass Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Captain Samuel Douglass Academy?
6.9% of students at Captain Samuel Douglass Academy 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (603) 673-0122
- Area population (ZIP 03033)
- 5,697
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 03033; 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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