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Very Good

#112 of 480 schools in NH

Top 23% in state

Henry W. Moore School

Elementary School · Candia School District · Candia, NH

A Candia School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

12 Deerfield Rd., Candia, NH 03034

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$26,996
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Henry W. Moore School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

11.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Henry W. Moore 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Candia), 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

$122,356

Median home value

$395,000

Median rent

$1,198/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

90.8%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Auburn Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–84.8 mi653Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Candia School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Henry W. Moore School is listed in Candia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry W. Moore School

Henry W. Moore School is a public elementary school in Candia, NH, part of Candia School District, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 480 schools in NH.

State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry W. Moore School

What grades does Henry W. Moore School serve?

Henry W. Moore School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Henry W. Moore School?

Henry W. Moore School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry W. Moore School?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry W. Moore School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry W. Moore School rank in NH?

Henry W. Moore School ranks #112 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Henry W. Moore School's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry W. Moore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Henry W. Moore School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry W. Moore School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Henry W. Moore School a charter school?

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

Is Henry W. Moore School a Title I school?

No, Henry W. Moore School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry W. Moore School?

11.9% of students at Henry W. Moore 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 – 8th
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
Area population (ZIP 03034)
4,197
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
47.5
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 03034; 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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