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#453 of 480 schools in NH

Marlborough Elementary School

Elementary School · Marlborough School District · Marlborough, NH

An elementary school in Marlborough, NH where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

41 Fitch Court, Marlborough, NH 03455

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$24,669
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Marlborough Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

36.9%

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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The neighborhood

Where Marlborough 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average410/100K

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

$74,219

Median home value

$251,600

Median rent

$1,242/mo

College educated

39.1%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gathering Waters Charter School (e)Charter · enrollment unverified3.4K–83.2 mi216Compare →
Wheelock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–53.4 mi194Compare →
Wells Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–63.5 mi47Compare →
St Joseph Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–113.7 mi228Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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

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

Marlborough School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,669NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marlborough Elementary School is listed in Marlborough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marlborough Elementary School

Marlborough Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marlborough, NH, part of Marlborough School District, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marlborough Elementary School

What grades does Marlborough Elementary School serve?

Marlborough Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Marlborough Elementary School?

Marlborough Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlborough Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marlborough Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marlborough Elementary School rank in NH?

Marlborough Elementary School ranks #453 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Marlborough Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marlborough Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Marlborough Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlborough Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marlborough Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Marlborough Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Marlborough Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marlborough Elementary School?

36.9% of students at Marlborough 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Cheshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
Area population (ZIP 03455)
2,148
Area median age
45.1
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 03455; 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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