Thornton Central School vs. Plymouth Elementary School
Should you attend Thornton Central School or Plymouth Elementary 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
Thornton Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Plymouth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thornton Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher 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 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Plymouth Elementary 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 56% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
185 students
387 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 457 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#127 out of 457 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
21
43
Grade 1 Students
17
36
Grade 2 Students
21
30
Grade 3 Students
16
46
Grade 4 Students
26
49
Grade 5 Students
28
32
Grade 6 Students
22
51
Grade 7 Students
13
51
Grade 8 Students
21
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
