Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chester Academy ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester Academy's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chester Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Academy is 0.20, 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
#226 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
89%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Academy's ranking?
Chester Academy is ranked #226 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Chester Academy often compared to?
Chester Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hampstead Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Chester Academy?
502 students attend Chester Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chester Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Academy?
Chester Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chester Academy offer ?
Chester Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chester Academy part of?
Chester Academy is part of Chester School District.
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