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#440 of 480 schools in NH

Hinsdale Elementary School

Elementary School · Hinsdale School District · Hinsdale, NH

An elementary school in Hinsdale, NH where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12 School St., Hinsdale, NH 03451

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$27,306
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Hinsdale Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

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

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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

48.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hinsdale Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,354/100K

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

$68,979

Median home value

$181,800

Median rent

$1,084/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vernon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–61.1 mi179Compare →
Oak Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–64.9 mi130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hinsdale School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$27,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hinsdale Elementary School

Hinsdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hinsdale, NH, part of Hinsdale School District, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hinsdale Elementary School

What grades does Hinsdale Elementary School serve?

Hinsdale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hinsdale Elementary School?

Hinsdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hinsdale Elementary School rank in NH?

Hinsdale Elementary School ranks #440 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Hinsdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hinsdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Hinsdale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hinsdale Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hinsdale Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hinsdale Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hinsdale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

48.6% of students at Hinsdale Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cheshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 03451)
3,987
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
50.8
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 03451; 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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