Excellent
#15 of 480 schools in NH
Top 3% in state
Frances C. Richmond School
Middle School · Dresden School District · Hanover, NH
A Dresden School District middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
63 Lyme Rd., Hanover, NH 03755
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frances C. Richmond School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frances C. Richmond 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average459/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover), 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
$161,162
Median home value
$744,200
Median rent
$2,142/mo
College educated
85.8%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dresden School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frances C. Richmond School is listed in Dresden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frances C. Richmond School
Frances C. Richmond School is a public middle school in Hanover, NH, part of Dresden School District, serving approximately 364 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frances C. Richmond School
What grades does Frances C. Richmond School serve?
Frances C. Richmond School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Frances C. Richmond School?
Frances C. Richmond School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances C. Richmond School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances C. Richmond School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frances C. Richmond School rank in NH?
Frances C. Richmond School ranks #15 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Frances C. Richmond School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frances C. Richmond School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Frances C. Richmond School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frances C. Richmond School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frances C. Richmond School a charter school?
No, Frances C. Richmond School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frances C. Richmond School a Title I school?
No, Frances C. Richmond School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frances C. Richmond School?
1.9% of students at Frances C. Richmond 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grafton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (603) 643-6040
- Area population (ZIP 03755)
- 10,563
- Area median age
- 23.6
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 03755; 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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