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#49 of 480 schools in NH

Top 10% in state

Lincoln Akerman School

Elementary School · Hampton Falls School District · Hampton Falls, NH

A Hampton Falls School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8 Exeter Rd., Hampton Falls, NH 03844

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$35,189
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Lincoln Akerman School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (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

6.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Akerman 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average585/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampton Falls), 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

$155,787

Median home value

$664,900

Median rent

$1,724/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–82.0 mi214Compare →
Hampton Centre SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–22.1 mi293Compare →
Adeline C. Marston SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.93–52.6 mi309Compare →
Seabrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–42.6 mi344Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hampton Falls School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$35,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Akerman School is listed in Hampton Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Akerman School

Lincoln Akerman School is a public elementary school in Hampton Falls, NH, part of Hampton Falls School District, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Akerman School

What grades does Lincoln Akerman School serve?

Lincoln Akerman School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Lincoln Akerman School?

Lincoln Akerman School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Akerman School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Akerman School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Akerman School rank in NH?

Lincoln Akerman School ranks #49 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Lincoln Akerman School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Akerman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Lincoln Akerman School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Akerman School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Akerman School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Akerman School a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Akerman School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Akerman School?

6.5% of students at Lincoln Akerman 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
185
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 03844)
2,357
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
45.7
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 03844; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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