Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Center Woods School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center Woods School's student population of 373 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center Woods School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Woods School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
92%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Woods School's ranking?
Center Woods School is ranked #320 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Center Woods School often compared to?
Center Woods Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henniker Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Center Woods School?
373 students attend Center Woods School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Center Woods School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Woods School?
Center Woods School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center Woods School offer ?
Center Woods School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Center Woods School part of?
Center Woods School is part of Weare School District.
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