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#478 of 480 schools in NH
Paul A. Smith School
Elementary School · Franklin School District · Franklin, NH
A Franklin School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41 Daniel Webster Dr., Franklin, NH 03235
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul A. Smith School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul A. Smith 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,352/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$69,921
Median home value
$244,800
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03235; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnisquam Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 3.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Compass Classical Academy Charter School (e)Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Southwick SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–4 | 3.6 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Sanbornton Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 179 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Franklin School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,295NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul A. Smith School is listed in Franklin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul A. Smith School
Paul A. Smith School is a public elementary school in Franklin, NH, part of Franklin School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul A. Smith School
What grades does Paul A. Smith School serve?
Paul A. Smith School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Paul A. Smith School?
Paul A. Smith School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul A. Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul A. Smith School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul A. Smith School rank in NH?
Paul A. Smith School ranks #478 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Paul A. Smith School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul A. Smith School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Paul A. Smith School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul A. Smith School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Paul A. Smith School a charter school?
No, Paul A. Smith School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul A. Smith School a Title I school?
No, Paul A. Smith School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul A. Smith School?
58.4% of students at Paul A. Smith 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merrimack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (603) 934-4144
- Area population (ZIP 03235)
- 8,843
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 03235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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