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Gilbert H. Hood Middle School vs. Chester Academy

Should you attend Gilbert H. Hood Middle School or Chester Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Chester Academy
22 Murphy Dr.
Chester, NH 03036
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Gilbert H. Hood Middle 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 27% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chester Academy ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
519 students
514 students
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% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
45 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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Test Scores

#335 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
#226 out of 457 schools in NH
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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27%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
38%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gilbert H. Hood Middle 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester Academy 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.
46%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
52%
(Top 50% in NH)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilbert H. Hood Middle 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester Academy 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.
40-44%
(Top 50% in NH)
40-44%
(Top 50% in NH)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chester Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Chester Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
23
Kindergarten Students
-
47
Grade 1 Students
-
53
Grade 2 Students
-
56
Grade 3 Students
-
63
Grade 4 Students
-
53
Grade 5 Students
-
52
Grade 6 Students
166
53
Grade 7 Students
193
50
Grade 8 Students
160
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
9%
7%
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% Black
2%
n/a
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n/a
% White
83%
88%
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This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
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0.30
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
7%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
 
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