The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 77%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students (09-10)
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-59%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-59%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)10%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
4%
Black
(09-10)11%
2%
White
(09-10)74%
91%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
50%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% NH state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NH state average).
How many students attend Rumford School?
129 students attend Rumford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rumford School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Rumford School offer ?
Rumford School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Rumford School part of?
Rumford School is part of Concord School District.
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