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#375 of 480 schools in NH

Woodland Heights Elementary School

Elementary School · Laconia School District · Laconia, NH

A Laconia School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

225 Winter St. Ext., Laconia, NH 03246

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$22,025
Chronic Absenteeism34.7%

Students at Woodland Heights Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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

64%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Woodland Heights 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,683/100K

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

$68,407

Median home value

$307,800

Median rent

$1,180/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03246; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pleasant Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.3 mi259Compare →
Elm Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–52.3 mi271Compare →
Gilford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–42.9 mi309Compare →
Saplings a Forest and Nature PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–54.2 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Laconia School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$22,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodland Heights Elementary School is listed in Laconia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodland Heights Elementary School

Woodland Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Laconia, NH, part of Laconia School District, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodland Heights Elementary School

What grades does Woodland Heights Elementary School serve?

Woodland Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School?

Woodland Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodland Heights Elementary School rank in NH?

Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks #375 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Woodland Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodland Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Woodland Heights Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Heights Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodland Heights Elementary School a charter school?

No, Woodland Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodland Heights Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Woodland Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Heights Elementary School?

64.0% of students at Woodland Heights 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
303
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Belknap County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.7%
Area population (ZIP 03246)
17,006
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
45
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 03246; 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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