Harold Martin School

271 Main St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Harold Martin School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-3
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harold Martin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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School Overview

Harold Martin School's student population of 281 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Harold Martin School ranks within the top 20% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold Martin School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (NH)
#83 out of 457 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harold Martin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harold Martin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
91%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Harold Martin School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harold Martin School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harold Martin School's ranking?
Harold Martin School is ranked #83 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Harold Martin School often compared to?
Harold Martin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bow Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Harold Martin School?
281 students attend Harold Martin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Harold Martin School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harold Martin School?
Harold Martin School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harold Martin School offer ?
Harold Martin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Harold Martin School part of?
Harold Martin School is part of Hopkinton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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