Polaris Charter School vs. Mill Falls Charter School
Should you attend Polaris Charter School or Mill Falls Charter School? 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
Top Rankings
Polaris Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Mill Falls Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Polaris Charter 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 30-39% (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 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mill Falls Charter School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
120 students
168 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#160 out of 457 schools in NH
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
24
24
Grade 1 Students
21
23
Grade 2 Students
21
25
Grade 3 Students
15
24
Grade 4 Students
21
22
Grade 5 Students
18
28
Grade 6 Students
-
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
59%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
9%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%