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#152 of 480 schools in NH

Top 32% in state

New Boston Central School

Elementary School · New Boston School District · New Boston, NH

An elementary school in New Boston, NH where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15 Central School Rd., New Boston, NH 03070

  • Math 63% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$18,539
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at New Boston Central School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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

10.3%

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 New Boston Central 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low177/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Boston), 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

$151,296

Median home value

$436,300

Median rent

$1,140/mo

College educated

42.9%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Strong BeginningsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K4.0 mi14Compare →
Chestnut Christian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K4.5 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New Boston School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Boston Central School is listed in New Boston School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Boston Central School

New Boston Central School is a public elementary school in New Boston, NH, part of New Boston School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Boston Central School

What grades does New Boston Central School serve?

New Boston Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend New Boston Central School?

New Boston Central School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Boston Central School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Boston Central School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Boston Central School rank in NH?

New Boston Central School ranks #152 of 480 schools in NH.

What is New Boston Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Boston Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 New Boston Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Boston Central School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Boston Central School a charter school?

No, New Boston Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Boston Central School a Title I school?

No, New Boston Central School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Boston Central School?

10.3% of students at New Boston Central 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 – 6th
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
Area population (ZIP 03070)
6,143
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
40.3
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 03070; 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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