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#255 of 480 schools in NH
Gilsum Steam Academy
Elementary School · Monadnock Regional School District · Gilsum, NH
A Monadnock Regional School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 38, Gilsum, NH 03448
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilsum Steam Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilsum Steam Academy 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,833
Median home value
$216,800
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
93.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03448; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry Village Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Cutler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 3–6 | Not available | 291 | Compare → |
| Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 156 | Compare → |
| Mt. Caesar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monadnock Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilsum Steam Academy is listed in Monadnock Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilsum Steam Academy
Gilsum Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Gilsum, NH, part of Monadnock Regional School District, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilsum Steam Academy
What grades does Gilsum Steam Academy serve?
Gilsum Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gilsum Steam Academy?
Gilsum Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilsum Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilsum Steam Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilsum Steam Academy rank in NH?
Gilsum Steam Academy ranks #255 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Gilsum Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilsum Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Gilsum Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilsum Steam Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gilsum Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Gilsum Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilsum Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Gilsum Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilsum Steam Academy?
45.6% of students at Gilsum Steam Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheshire County
- Phone
- (603) 352-2226
- Area population (ZIP 03448)
- 719
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 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 03448; 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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