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#325 of 480 schools in NH
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
Elementary School · Dover School District · Dover, NH
A Dover School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
78 Horne St., Dover, NH 03820
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
21.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated834/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), 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
$92,793
Median home value
$397,900
Median rent
$1,540/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Seacoast Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dover School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is listed in Dover School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is a public elementary school in Dover, NH, part of Dover School District, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
What grades does Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street serve?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street rank in NH?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street ranks #325 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street's MySchoolScout rating?
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street a charter school?
No, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street a Title I school?
No, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street?
21.8% of students at Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Strafford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (603) 516-6756
- Area population (ZIP 03820)
- 33,150
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 03820; 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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