Very Good
#125 of 480 schools in NH
Top 26% in state
Main Dunstable School
Elementary School · Nashua School District · Nashua, NH
A Nashua School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 Whitford Rd., Nashua, NH 03062
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Main Dunstable School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Main Dunstable 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashua), 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
$102,849
Median home value
$398,100
Median rent
$1,864/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Start Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| 2nd Nature AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| New Searles SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 247 | Compare → |
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.
Nashua School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #1 of 19
- District spending per student
- $19,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Main Dunstable School is listed in Nashua School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Main Dunstable School
Main Dunstable School is a public elementary school in Nashua, NH, part of Nashua School District, serving approximately 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Main Dunstable School
What grades does Main Dunstable School serve?
Main Dunstable School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Main Dunstable School?
Main Dunstable School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Dunstable School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Dunstable School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Main Dunstable School rank in NH?
Main Dunstable School ranks #125 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Main Dunstable School's MySchoolScout rating?
Main Dunstable School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Main Dunstable School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Main Dunstable School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Main Dunstable School a charter school?
No, Main Dunstable School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Main Dunstable School a Title I school?
No, Main Dunstable School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Main Dunstable School?
12.5% of students at Main Dunstable 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (603) 966-2320
- Area population (ZIP 03062)
- 28,713
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 03062; 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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