Summary:
The Franklin School District in New Hampshire has only one elementary school, Paul A. Smith School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom half of New Hampshire elementary schools for several consecutive years.
At Paul A. Smith School, only 10% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 13% for the Franklin School District and 42% for the state of New Hampshire. The school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was also 10%, significantly lower than the state average of 52%. This achievement gap is particularly concerning and suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
The student population at Paul A. Smith School is predominantly White (86.76%), with a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (60.28%), indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's low academic performance and could require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of these students.
