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#434 of 480 schools in NH
Great Bay Charter School (m)
Middle School · Great Bay Charter School · Exeter, NH
A charter middle school in Exeter, NH where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 Linden St., Exeter, NH 03833
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Great Bay Charter School (m) score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Bay Charter School (m) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Exeter), 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
$110,566
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,632/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 923 | 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.
Great Bay Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- 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.
Great Bay Charter School (m) is listed in Great Bay Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Bay Charter School (m)
Great Bay Charter School (m) is a public middle school in Exeter, NH, part of Great Bay Charter School, serving approximately 42 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Bay Charter School (m)
What grades does Great Bay Charter School (m) serve?
Great Bay Charter School (m) serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Great Bay Charter School (m)?
Great Bay Charter School (m) has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Bay Charter School (m)?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Bay Charter School (m) is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Bay Charter School (m) rank in NH?
Great Bay Charter School (m) ranks #434 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Great Bay Charter School (m)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Great Bay Charter School (m) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Great Bay Charter School (m)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Bay Charter School (m) has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Bay Charter School (m) a charter school?
Yes, Great Bay Charter School (m) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Great Bay Charter School (m) a Title I school?
No, Great Bay Charter School (m) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Bay Charter School (m)?
33.3% of students at Great Bay Charter School (m) 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.8%
- Phone
- (603) 519-9003
- Area population (ZIP 03833)
- 22,676
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 03833; 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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