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#380 of 480 schools in NH

Kenneth A. Brett School

Elementary School · Tamworth School District · Tamworth, NH

A Tamworth School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, NH 03886

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$34,179
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Kenneth A. Brett School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kenneth A. Brett 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average340/100K

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

$77,955

Median home value

$360,900

Median rent

$1,142/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03886; 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.

Tamworth School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$34,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kenneth A. Brett School is listed in Tamworth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kenneth A. Brett School

Kenneth A. Brett School is a public elementary school in Tamworth, NH, part of Tamworth School District, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 480 schools in NH.

State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kenneth A. Brett School

What grades does Kenneth A. Brett School serve?

Kenneth A. Brett School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Kenneth A. Brett School?

Kenneth A. Brett School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth A. Brett School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth A. Brett School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kenneth A. Brett School rank in NH?

Kenneth A. Brett School ranks #380 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Kenneth A. Brett School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kenneth A. Brett School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Kenneth A. Brett School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenneth A. Brett School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kenneth A. Brett School a charter school?

No, Kenneth A. Brett School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kenneth A. Brett School a Title I school?

No, Kenneth A. Brett School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenneth A. Brett School?

53.8% of students at Kenneth A. Brett 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
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 03886)
1,322
Area median age
60.2
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 03886; 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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