Excellent
#54 of 480 schools in NH
Top 11% in state
Tuftonboro Central School
Elementary School · Governor Wentworth Regional School District · Ctr. Tuftonboro, NH
A Governor Wentworth Regional School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 118, Ctr. Tuftonboro, NH 03816
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tuftonboro Central School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tuftonboro 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low66/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,750
Median home value
$401,000
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Governor Wentworth Regional School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | Not available | 192 | Compare → |
| Effingham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | Not available | 108 | Compare → |
| New Durham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 158 | Compare → |
| Ossipee Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 294 | 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.
Governor Wentworth Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tuftonboro Central School is listed in Governor Wentworth Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tuftonboro Central School
Tuftonboro Central School is a public elementary school in Ctr. Tuftonboro, NH, part of Governor Wentworth Regional School District, serving approximately 95 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tuftonboro Central School
What grades does Tuftonboro Central School serve?
Tuftonboro Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tuftonboro Central School?
Tuftonboro Central School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuftonboro Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuftonboro Central School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tuftonboro Central School rank in NH?
Tuftonboro Central School ranks #54 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Tuftonboro Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tuftonboro Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Tuftonboro Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuftonboro Central School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tuftonboro Central School a charter school?
No, Tuftonboro Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tuftonboro Central School a Title I school?
No, Tuftonboro Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tuftonboro Central School?
29.5% of students at Tuftonboro 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (603) 569-2050
- Area population (ZIP 03816)
- 1,441
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 03816; 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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