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Woodman Park School

Elementary School · Dover School District

11 Towle Ave., Dover, NH 03820

Enrollment

444

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Hampshire schools

#302 of 480

In Dover

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 5

Dover School District

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Woodman Park School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Dover · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Woodman Park School

Woodman Park School is a public elementary school in Dover, NH, part of Dover School District. Woodman Park School serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodman Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 480 schools in NH.

Structured state assessment records for Woodman Park School show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • NH avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,297
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Woodman Park School — Students at Woodman Park School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

44.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 47.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
32%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.

How Woodman Park School Compares

See how Woodman Park School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
37th percentile in NH
Academic
6.0/10
Average
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
5.2/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
45%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.6%

Location

11 Towle Ave., Dover, NH 03820

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Woodman Park School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Moharimet School (rated 8.9/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Madbury), which scores notably higher. Another option is Garrison School (rated 6.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rollinsford Grade School (rated 6.3/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Rollinsford), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Dover, see our Dover schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
MY SCHOOL Dover 0.5 mi
Dover Middle School Dover 0.7 mi 4.3
ST MARY ACADEMY Dover 0.6 mi 6.1
Dover Senior High School Dover 0.8 mi 6.1
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street Dover 1.6 mi 5.3
Garrison School Dover 1.8 mi 6.8
PORTSMOUTH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dover 2.2 mi 6.4
Seacoast Charter School Dover 2.6 mi 5.2
Idlehurst Elementary School Somersworth 3.6 mi 5.1
Oyster River High School Durham 3.6 mi 8.5
Oyster River Preschool Education Program Durham 3.6 mi
ST THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL Dover 3.4 mi 5.5
Moharimet School Madbury 3.3 mi 8.9
Oyster River Middle School Durham 4.0 mi 8.4
CHILDREN IN MOTION Dover 3.5 mi
Maple Wood Elementary School Somersworth 4.4 mi 4.2
Somersworth Middle School Somersworth 4.7 mi 5.3
Somersworth High School Somersworth 4.7 mi 5.4
TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Somersworth 5.0 mi 6.9
Rollinsford Grade School Rollinsford 4.3 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 03820 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,793

Median Home Value

$397,900

Median Rent

$1,540/mo

Population

33,150

College Educated

49.2%

Homeownership

51.4%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Median Age

37.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Woodman Park School

What grades does Woodman Park School serve?

Woodman Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Woodman Park School?

Woodman Park School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodman Park School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodman Park School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodman Park School rank in NH?

Woodman Park School ranks #302 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Woodman Park School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodman Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Woodman Park School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodman Park School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodman Park School a charter school?

No, Woodman Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodman Park School a Title I school?

No, Woodman Park School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodman Park School?

44.6% of students at Woodman Park 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Free/Reduced Lunch
44.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Strafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%

District

Dover School District
District Enrollment
3,644
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,297
District Rank
#3 of 5

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