Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kenneth A. Brett 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenneth A. Brett School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kenneth A. Brett School's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenneth A. Brett 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 Kenneth A. Brett 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
91%
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
48%
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 Kenneth A. Brett School's ranking?
Kenneth A. Brett School is ranked #344 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Kenneth A. Brett School often compared to?
Kenneth A. Brett Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingswood Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Kenneth A. Brett School?
184 students attend Kenneth A. Brett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kenneth A. Brett School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth A. Brett School?
Kenneth A. Brett School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kenneth A. Brett School offer ?
Kenneth A. Brett School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kenneth A. Brett School part of?
Kenneth A. Brett School is part of Tamworth School District.
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