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#342 of 480 schools in NH
John D. Perkins Academy
Elementary School · Marlow School District · Marlow, NH
A Marlow School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
919 NH RTE 10, Marlow, NH 03456
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John D. Perkins Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John D. Perkins Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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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
$104,605
Median home value
$283,100
Median rent
$1,144/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
92.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marlow School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John D. Perkins Academy is listed in Marlow School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John D. Perkins Academy
John D. Perkins Academy is a public elementary school in Marlow, NH, part of Marlow School District, serving approximately 57 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John D. Perkins Academy
What grades does John D. Perkins Academy serve?
John D. Perkins Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend John D. Perkins Academy?
John D. Perkins Academy has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John D. Perkins Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John D. Perkins Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John D. Perkins Academy rank in NH?
John D. Perkins Academy ranks #342 of 480 schools in NH.
What is John D. Perkins Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
John D. Perkins Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 John D. Perkins Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John D. Perkins Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John D. Perkins Academy a charter school?
No, John D. Perkins Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John D. Perkins Academy a Title I school?
No, John D. Perkins Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John D. Perkins Academy?
38.6% of students at John D. Perkins Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cheshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (603) 446-3307
- Area population (ZIP 03456)
- 848
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 03456; 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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