Below Average
#411 of 480 schools in NH
Maple Wood Elementary School
Elementary School · Somersworth School District · Somersworth, NH
A Somersworth School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
184 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH 03878
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Wood Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maple Wood 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. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,714/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somersworth), 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
$79,691
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03878; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Vivian E Hussey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Rollinsford Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 146 | 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.
Somersworth School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Wood Elementary School is listed in Somersworth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Wood Elementary School
Maple Wood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Somersworth, NH, part of Somersworth School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Wood Elementary School
What grades does Maple Wood Elementary School serve?
Maple Wood Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Maple Wood Elementary School?
Maple Wood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Wood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Wood Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Wood Elementary School rank in NH?
Maple Wood Elementary School ranks #411 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Maple Wood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Wood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Maple Wood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Wood Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Maple Wood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maple Wood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Wood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maple Wood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Wood Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Maple Wood 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Strafford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (603) 692-3331
- Area population (ZIP 03878)
- 12,145
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 03878; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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