Summary:
Epsom, New Hampshire is home to a single elementary school, Epsom Central School, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 370 students. The school is part of the Epsom School District, which is ranked 106 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Epsom Central School's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in mathematics (38%) and reading (52%) falling below the state averages of 42% and 55%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rate of 28% is also lower than the state average of 38%. Performance varies across grade levels, with 3rd and 4th-grade math scores closer to the state average, but 5th-grade math proficiency significantly lower at 16% (compared to the state's 40%). Reading proficiency is more consistent, ranging from 45% to 60% across grade levels. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.5 is lower than the state average, and the free and reduced lunch rate of 20.81% is also lower than the state average.
Over the past few years, Epsom Central School's statewide ranking has declined, dropping from 147 out of 237 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 167 out of 234 in 2023-2024, and further to 136 out of 224 in 2024-2025. This suggests a potential decline in academic performance, with the school's math and science scores being particularly concerning areas for improvement. Despite its small size and relatively low free and reduced lunch rate, Epsom Central School faces challenges in ensuring its students are meeting state academic standards across all subjects and grade levels.
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