Chesterfield Central School vs. Symonds Elementary School
Should you attend Chesterfield Central School or Symonds 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
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Symonds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chesterfield Central 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Symonds Elementary 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 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
263 students
308 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#69 out of 457 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
24
49
Grade 1 Students
27
52
Grade 2 Students
27
54
Grade 3 Students
29
46
Grade 4 Students
21
50
Grade 5 Students
28
57
Grade 6 Students
43
-
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
36
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
94%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
