Summary:
The Northwood Elementary School is the only elementary-level school in the Northwood School District. Located in Northwood, New Hampshire, it serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade, making it a combined elementary and middle-grade school rather than a traditional elementary school. The school enrolls 413 students and has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. With only one listed school in the district, there are no meaningful school-to-school comparisons; the most useful comparisons are between grade levels, subjects, and statewide results.
Overall, Northwood’s 2025–2026 results are close to or better than New Hampshire averages. Mathematics proficiency was 48%, four points above the state rate, while science proficiency was 43%, five points above the state. Reading proficiency was 53%, just two points below the state. Fifth grade is the strongest overall grade, with 56% proficiency in mathematics, 66% in reading, and 50% in science. Sixth grade is also a strength, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency was 56%, 13 points above the state. These results, along with a substantial improvement in the school’s ranking—from the 47th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 68th percentile in 2025–2026—suggest positive momentum.
The main concern is the sharp drop in performance in grades 7 and 8. Mathematics proficiency averaged about 54% in grades 3–6 but fell to about 35% in grades 7–8. Reading showed a similar decline, from about 58% in grades 3–6 to 42% in grades 7–8. Seventh- and eighth-grade reading were 13 and 11 points below state averages, respectively, while eighth-grade mathematics was eight points below the state. Science also declined from 50% proficiency in fifth grade to 35% in eighth grade. Parents may therefore want to ask about middle-grade curriculum, student support, and the transition after sixth grade. Science improved seven points year over year, and the school’s small size and low student-teacher ratio may provide a useful foundation for targeted help.
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