Top Rankings
Northwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 388 students in Northwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Northwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
504 Schools
# Students
388 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Northwood School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.31
# American Indian Students
1 Student
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
3,549 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
374 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
96%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
37
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,959 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,879 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,959
$21,644
Spending / Student
$29,879
$20,877
Best Northwood School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood School District?
Northwood School District manages 1 public schools serving 388 students.
What is the rank of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District is ranked #70 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood School District?
96% of Northwood School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Northwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,879 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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