Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jewett 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jewett School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jewett School's student population of 453 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jewett 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 Jewett School is 0.63, which is more 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
#386 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
22%
7%
Black
5%
2%
White
56%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jewett School's ranking?
Jewett School is ranked #386 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Jewett School often compared to?
Jewett Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Village School, Highland-goffes Falls School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Jewett School?
453 students attend Jewett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jewett School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jewett School?
Jewett School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jewett School offer ?
Jewett School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Jewett School part of?
Jewett School is part of Manchester School District.
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