Excellent
#68 of 480 schools in NH
Top 14% in state
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
Elementary School · Hudson School District · Hudson, NH
A Hudson School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33 School St., Hudson, NH 03051
- Math 67% proficient (2012)
- Reading 73% proficient (2012)
Academics
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Students at Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dr. H. O. Smith 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hudson), 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
$124,973
Median home value
$407,100
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03051; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Norman W. Crisp SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Mt. Pleasant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Presentation of Mary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Amherst Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 286 | 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.
Hudson School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is listed in Hudson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
Dr. H. O.
Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hudson, NH, part of Hudson School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-1st. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
What grades does Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School serve?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
How does Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School rank in NH?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School ranks #68 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
18.2% of students at Dr. H. O. Smith 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
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 390
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (603) 886-1248
- Area population (ZIP 03051)
- 25,476
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 03051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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