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#396 of 480 schools in NH

Gonic School

Elementary School · Rochester School District · Gonic, NH

A Rochester School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10 Railroad Ave., Gonic, NH 03839

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$18,389
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Gonic School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gonic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$86,932

Median home value

$299,800

Median rent

$1,361/mo

College educated

31.3%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03839; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcclelland SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–51.5 mi303Compare →
William Allen SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.7 mi292Compare →
Maple Street Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0K–52.0 mi111Compare →
St Elizabeth Seton SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privateK–82.0 mi57Compare →

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.

Rochester School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$18,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gonic School is listed in Rochester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gonic School

Gonic School is a public elementary school in Gonic, NH, part of Rochester School District, serving approximately 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gonic School

What grades does Gonic School serve?

Gonic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Gonic School?

Gonic School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gonic School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gonic School rank in NH?

Gonic School ranks #396 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Gonic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gonic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Gonic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gonic School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gonic School a charter school?

No, Gonic School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gonic School a Title I school?

No, Gonic School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gonic School?

47.2% of students at Gonic 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 – 5th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Strafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 03839)
4,150
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
38.8
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 03839; 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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