Summary:
Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District serves about 913 students in four schools covering prekindergarten through grade 12, with schools ranging from the small 85-student Sandwich Central School to the larger schools serving the Inter-Lakes community. Overall, the district ranks 68th out of 166 New Hampshire districts, placing it near the 59th percentile with a three-star rating. The district offers a mix of school sizes and performance levels, so families may see meaningful differences depending on the school and grade.
Sandwich Central School is the clear academic standout, ranking in the state’s 79th percentile and earning four stars. It exceeds district and state proficiency rates in math, reading, and science, including especially strong fourth-grade math results. Its small enrollment may make year-to-year percentages more variable, and fifth-grade math is an area to watch. Inter-Lakes High School is another strong option, ranking in the 74th percentile with four stars. It has excellent reading and science results, a 91% graduation rate, and a reported zero dropout rate, although math is its main academic weakness. The high school’s recent science improvement is especially encouraging.
Inter-Lakes Elementary School has improved its statewide ranking and performs best in reading, but math drops sharply after third grade and science remains below district levels. The greatest concern is Inter-Lakes Middle School, which fell to the 34th percentile and two stars after substantial declines in reading, math, and science. Eighth-grade reading and science deserve particular attention. For families comparing schools, the district’s main priorities appear to be strengthening middle-school instruction, improving upper-elementary math, supporting science across the lower grades, and addressing the high school math gap.
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