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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Maude H. Trefethen School
Elementary School in New Castle · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Maude H. Trefethen School
Maude H. Trefethen School is a public elementary school in New Castle, NH, part of New Castle School District. Maude H.
Trefethen School serves approximately 26 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Structured state assessment records for Maude H.
Trefethen School show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 26 students, Maude H. Trefethen School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Maude H. Trefethen School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time 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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores NH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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.
Funding & Resources
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. Rye Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Rye). Another option is New Franklin School (rated 9.3/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Portsmouth). Additionally, Mary C. Dondero Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Portsmouth). 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 | 6.0 |
| Horace Mitchell Primary School Kittery Point | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Little Harbour School Portsmouth | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| PEEP School - Pre School Program Portsmouth | 1.5 mi | — |
| Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Portsmouth High School Portsmouth | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Shapleigh School Kittery | 3.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Rye Elementary School Rye | 3.3 mi | 9.6 |
| New Franklin School Portsmouth | 2.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Portsmouth | 3.2 mi | 9.0 |
| ST PATRICK ACADEMY Portsmouth | 3.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Rye Junior High School Rye | 4.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Eliot Elementary School Eliot | 5.0 mi | 4.5 |
| BRIXHAM MONTESSORI FRIENDS SCHOOL York | 5.8 mi | — |
| SEACOAST WALDORF SCHOOL Eliot | 5.9 mi | 5.7 |
| York Middle School York | 6.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Village Elementary School-York York | 6.3 mi | 8.1 |
| LEARNING SKILLS ACADEMY Rye | 6.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Marshwood Middle School Eliot | 6.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Newington Public School Newington | 5.9 mi | 8.6 |
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
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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 loaded state assessment records, Maude H. Trefethen School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
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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
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (603) 436-5416
Resources & Links
District
New Castle School District- District Enrollment
- 27
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $47,385
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