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#214 of 480 schools in NH
Top 44% in state
Crescent Lake School
Middle School · Governor Wentworth Regional School District · Wolfeboro, NH
A Governor Wentworth Regional School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 McManus Rd., Wolfeboro, NH 03894
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crescent Lake School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crescent Lake 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wolfeboro), 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
$84,660
Median home value
$435,300
Median rent
$1,093/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03894; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Governor Wentworth Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crescent Lake School is listed in Governor Wentworth Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescent Lake School
Crescent Lake School is a public middle school in Wolfeboro, NH, part of Governor Wentworth Regional School District, serving approximately 174 students in grades 4th-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent Lake School
What grades does Crescent Lake School serve?
Crescent Lake School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Crescent Lake School?
Crescent Lake School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Lake School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crescent Lake School rank in NH?
Crescent Lake School ranks #214 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Crescent Lake School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent Lake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Crescent Lake School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent Lake School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crescent Lake School a charter school?
No, Crescent Lake School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crescent Lake School a Title I school?
No, Crescent Lake School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescent Lake School?
31.6% of students at Crescent Lake 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (603) 569-0223
- Area population (ZIP 03894)
- 6,577
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 56.6
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 03894; 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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