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#271 of 480 schools in NH
Henniker Community School
Elementary School · Henniker School District · Henniker, NH
An elementary school in Henniker, NH where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
51 Western Avenue, Henniker, NH 03242
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henniker Community School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henniker Community School 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average529/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henniker), 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
$87,344
Median home value
$317,600
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Henniker School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henniker Community School is listed in Henniker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henniker Community School
Henniker Community School is a public elementary school in Henniker, NH, part of Henniker School District, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henniker Community School
What grades does Henniker Community School serve?
Henniker Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Henniker Community School?
Henniker Community School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henniker Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henniker Community School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henniker Community School rank in NH?
Henniker Community School ranks #271 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Henniker Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henniker Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Henniker Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henniker Community School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Henniker Community School a charter school?
No, Henniker Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henniker Community School a Title I school?
No, Henniker Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henniker Community School?
18.1% of students at Henniker Community 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merrimack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (603) 428-3476
- Area population (ZIP 03242)
- 6,161
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 28.9
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 03242; 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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