Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Searles School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 34% 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-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Searles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
New Searles School's student population of 307 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Searles School ranks within the top 30% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Searles School is 0.53, 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
#115 out of 457 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
19%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
66%
83%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Searles School's ranking?
New Searles School is ranked #115 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are New Searles School often compared to?
New Searles Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bicentennial Elementary School, Main Dunstable School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend New Searles School?
307 students attend New Searles School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of New Searles School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Searles School?
New Searles School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Searles School offer ?
New Searles School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Searles School part of?
New Searles School is part of Nashua School District.
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