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Maude H. Trefethen School
Elementary School · New Castle School District
PO Box 228, New Castle, NH 03854
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Maude H. Trefethen School
Maude H. Trefethen School is a public elementary school in New Castle, NH, part of the New Castle School District. The school serves approximately 26 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.
Students demonstrate 92% proficiency in math and 92% in reading/language arts. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $193,558, where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a small suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 26 students, Maude H. Trefethen School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, Maude H. Trefethen School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 26 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Address
- PO Box 228, New Castle, NH 03854
- Website
- sau50.org/mht
- Phone
- (603) 436-5416
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores NH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from NH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 95% (2019) to 90% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 95% (2019) to 90% (2022).
Location
PO Box 228, New Castle, NH 03854
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Maude H. Trefethen School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Newington Public School (rated 9.5/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Newington). Another option is Rye Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Rye). Additionally, Village Elementary School-York (rated 7.9/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby York). For more schools in New Castle, see our New Castle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W Traip Academy Kittery | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Horace Mitchell Primary School Kittery Point | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Little Harbour School Portsmouth | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| PEEP School - Pre School Program Portsmouth | 1.5 mi | — |
| Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Portsmouth High School Portsmouth | 2.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Shapleigh School Kittery | 3.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Rye Elementary School Rye | 3.3 mi | 9.4 |
| New Franklin School Portsmouth | 2.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Portsmouth | 3.2 mi | 6.5 |
| ST PATRICK ACADEMY Portsmouth | 3.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Rye Junior High School Rye | 4.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Eliot Elementary School Eliot | 5.0 mi | 4.6 |
| BRIXHAM MONTESSORI FRIENDS SCHOOL York | 5.8 mi | — |
| SEACOAST WALDORF SCHOOL Eliot | 5.9 mi | 5.7 |
| York Middle School York | 6.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Village Elementary School-York York | 6.3 mi | 7.9 |
| LEARNING SKILLS ACADEMY Rye | 6.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Marshwood Middle School Eliot | 6.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Newington Public School Newington | 5.9 mi | 9.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 03854 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$193,558
Median Home Value
$1,612,700
Median Rent
$3,453/mo
Population
948
College Educated
71.4%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
56.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Maude H. Trefethen School has a median household income of $193,558. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,612,700, with a median rent of $3,453/month. The local poverty rate of 3.7% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACORN SCHOOL Stratham, NH | — |
| AMESBURY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL South Hampton, NH | — |
| CHESTNUT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN New Boston, NH | — |
| CREATIVE YEARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING CTR Nashua, NH | — |
| Croydon Village School Croydon, NH | — |
| KIDS WORLD ACADEMY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Newport, NH | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maude H. Trefethen School
What grades does Maude H. Trefethen School serve?
Maude H. Trefethen School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Maude H. Trefethen School?
Maude H. Trefethen School has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maude H. Trefethen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maude H. Trefethen School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Maude H. Trefethen School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Maude H. Trefethen School has 91.7% math proficiency and 91.7% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Maude H. Trefethen School a charter school?
No, Maude H. Trefethen School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maude H. Trefethen School a Title I school?
No, Maude H. Trefethen School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Low (8/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Phone
- (603) 436-5416
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
New Castle School District- District Enrollment
- 27
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $47,385
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