Needs Improvement
#471 of 480 schools in NH
Gate City Charter School for the Arts
Elementary School · Gate City Charter School for the Arts · Merrimack, NH
A charter elementary school in Merrimack, NH where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7 Henry Clay Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gate City Charter School for the Arts score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gate City Charter School for the Arts 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average347/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merrimack), 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
$128,897
Median home value
$406,200
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorntons Ferry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Ave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Hills Garrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 2–5 | 2.3 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Creative Years Child Development & Learning CtrPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 20 | 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.
Gate City Charter School for the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gate City Charter School for the Arts is listed in Gate City Charter School For the Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gate City Charter School for the Arts
Gate City Charter School for the Arts is a public elementary school in Merrimack, NH, part of Gate City Charter School for the Arts, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #471 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gate City Charter School for the Arts
What grades does Gate City Charter School for the Arts serve?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gate City Charter School for the Arts?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate City Charter School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate City Charter School for the Arts is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gate City Charter School for the Arts rank in NH?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts ranks #471 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Gate City Charter School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Gate City Charter School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gate City Charter School for the Arts has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Gate City Charter School for the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Gate City Charter School for the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gate City Charter School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Gate City Charter School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gate City Charter School for the Arts?
39.9% of students at Gate City Charter School for the Arts 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.0%
- Phone
- (603) 943-5273
- Area population (ZIP 03054)
- 27,604
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 03054; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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