Excellent
#37 of 480 schools in NH
Top 8% in state
Newington Public School
Elementary School · Newington School District · Newington, NH
An elementary school in Newington, NH where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
133 Nimble Hill Rd., Newington, NH 03801
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newington Public School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Newington Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High14,909/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newington), 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
$106,520
Median home value
$647,500
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–3 | 2.4 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Seacoast Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| New Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Newington School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $34,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newington Public School is listed in Newington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newington Public School
Newington Public School is a public elementary school in Newington, NH, part of Newington School District, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newington Public School
What grades does Newington Public School serve?
Newington Public School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Newington Public School?
Newington Public School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newington Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newington Public School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newington Public School rank in NH?
Newington Public School ranks #37 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Newington Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newington Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Newington Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newington Public School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newington Public School a charter school?
No, Newington Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newington Public School a Title I school?
No, Newington Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newington Public School?
6.2% of students at Newington Public 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rockingham County
- Phone
- (603) 436-1482
- Area population (ZIP 03801)
- 23,231
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 03801; 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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