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#277 of 480 schools in NH

Nute High School

High School · Milton School District · Milton, NH

A Milton School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

22 Elm St., Milton, NH 03851

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$22,698
Chronic Absenteeism42%

Students at Nute High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

41.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nute High 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated806/100K

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

$98,750

Median home value

$282,500

Median rent

$1,503/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shortridge AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5private9–123.9 mi32Compare →
Farmington Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–124.3 mi232Compare →

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.

Milton School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$22,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nute High School is listed in Milton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nute High School

Nute High School is a public high school in Milton, NH, part of Milton School District, serving approximately 162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nute High School

What grades does Nute High School serve?

Nute High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Nute High School?

Nute High School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nute High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nute High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nute High School rank in NH?

Nute High School ranks #277 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Nute High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nute High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Nute High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nute High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nute High School a charter school?

No, Nute High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nute High School a Title I school?

No, Nute High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nute High School?

41.4% of students at Nute High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Strafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.0%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 03851)
4,286
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
45.6
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 03851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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