Very Good
#130 of 480 schools in NH
Top 27% in state
Vilas Elementary School
Middle School · Fall Mountain Regional School District · Alstead, NH
A Fall Mountain Regional School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 670, Alstead, NH 03602
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vilas Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vilas Elementary 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low52/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alstead), 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
$64,605
Median home value
$250,200
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellows Falls Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Charlestown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | Not available | 193 | Compare → |
| Walpole Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 5–8 | Not available | 117 | 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.
Fall Mountain Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vilas Elementary School is listed in Fall Mountain Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vilas Elementary School
Vilas Elementary School is a public middle school in Alstead, NH, part of Fall Mountain Regional School District, serving approximately 94 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vilas Elementary School
What grades does Vilas Elementary School serve?
Vilas Elementary School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Vilas Elementary School?
Vilas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vilas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vilas Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vilas Elementary School rank in NH?
Vilas Elementary School ranks #130 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Vilas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vilas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Vilas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vilas Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vilas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vilas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vilas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vilas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vilas Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Vilas Elementary 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (603) 835-6351
- Area population (ZIP 03602)
- 2,415
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 52
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 03602; 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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