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#348 of 480 schools in NH
Wells Memorial School
Elementary School · Harrisville School District · Harrisville, NH
A Harrisville School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
235 Chesham Rd., Harrisville, NH 03450
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wells Memorial School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
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 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
8.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wells Memorial 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low99/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisville), 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
$98,611
Median home value
$360,300
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
93.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Dublin Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 55 | 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.
Harrisville School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $31,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wells Memorial School is listed in Harrisville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wells Memorial School
Wells Memorial School is a public elementary school in Harrisville, NH, part of Harrisville School District, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wells Memorial School
What grades does Wells Memorial School serve?
Wells Memorial School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wells Memorial School?
Wells Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Memorial School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wells Memorial School rank in NH?
Wells Memorial School ranks #348 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Wells Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wells Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wells Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wells Memorial School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wells Memorial School a charter school?
No, Wells Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wells Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Wells Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wells Memorial School?
8.5% of students at Wells Memorial 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
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (603) 827-3272
- Area population (ZIP 03450)
- 942
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 57.4
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 03450; 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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