Summary:
Gilmanton Iw, New Hampshire, has one listed public school, Gilmanton Elementary School, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school enrolls 335 students and is part of the Gilmanton School District. Because it is the only listed school in the area and serves both elementary and middle-grade students, families should view its results as a picture of the community’s primary public-school option through eighth grade.
Gilmanton Elementary is performing well compared with schools statewide. It ranks 37th out of 230 New Hampshire schools, placing it in the 84th percentile and earning a four-star rating. The school has improved considerably, rising from 98th place two years earlier. In the latest results, 55% of students were proficient in mathematics, 62% in reading, and 56% in science—above state averages in all three subjects. Science is a particular strength, with results 18 percentage points above the state average. The school also has a relatively favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1, and about 19.1% of students participate in free or reduced-price lunch programs.
Academic performance is strongest in grades 3 through 5, especially in mathematics and reading. Fifth-grade students posted 68% proficiency in math and 82% in reading, while fourth-grade math reached 75%. Eighth grade also showed strong results, including 71% proficiency in reading and 59% in science. The main area for parents and school leaders to monitor is seventh grade: only 34% of students were proficient in math and 39% in reading, both below state averages. The rebound in eighth grade—particularly in reading—suggests that the seventh-grade results may reflect a specific cohort or grade-level challenge rather than a schoolwide pattern. Overall, the school offers generally strong academic performance, improving statewide standing, and a clear need for targeted support in seventh grade.
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