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#199 of 480 schools in NH

Top 41% in state

Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Elementary School · Londonderry School District · Londonderry, NH

A Londonderry School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

275 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$20,805
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Matthew Thornton Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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

12.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Matthew Thornton 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average493/100K

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

$132,241

Median home value

$464,100

Median rent

$1,837/mo

College educated

48.6%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southern Nh Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–51.2 mi33Compare →
South Londonderry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.41–52.3 mi444Compare →
Victory Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–122.8 mi52Compare →
Grinnell SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8K–53.0 mi324Compare →

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.

Londonderry School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$20,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Matthew Thornton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Londonderry, NH, part of Londonderry School District, serving approximately 514 students in grades 1st-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Matthew Thornton Elementary School

What grades does Matthew Thornton Elementary School serve?

Matthew Thornton Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Matthew Thornton Elementary School?

Matthew Thornton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Thornton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Matthew Thornton Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Matthew Thornton Elementary School rank in NH?

Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks #199 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Matthew Thornton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Matthew Thornton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Matthew Thornton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Matthew Thornton Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Matthew Thornton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Matthew Thornton Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

12.8% of students at Matthew Thornton 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 03053)
25,930
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
42.5
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 03053; 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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