Summary:
Seacoast Charter School is the sole public charter school in the Seacoast Charter School District, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Located in Dover, New Hampshire, the school has a total enrollment of 288 students. While the school performs well in certain grade levels and subject areas, it faces some academic challenges, particularly in math and science proficiency.
Seacoast Charter School's overall proficiency rates in math, reading, and science are below the state averages, with the largest gaps in math (31% vs. 42% statewide) and science (50% vs. 38% statewide). Performance varies by grade level, with 7th and 8th grade math scores exceeding the state average, but 3rd-6th grade math scores lagging significantly behind. Reading proficiency is more consistent, with the school outperforming the state average in 3rd, 4th, and 7th grades, but falling behind in 6th grade. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.7 is slightly lower than the state average, and 12.15% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating some economic disadvantage among the student population.
The Seacoast Charter School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from 136th out of 234 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 161st out of 224 in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and curriculum improvements to address the uneven academic performance and maintain or improve the school's standing among its peers in the state.
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