Chester Academy

Public PK, KG-8

 22 Murphy Dr.
       Chester, NH  03036-8108


(603) 887-3621

District: Chester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 237 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,814 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Asian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Compare Details Chester Academy ranks better than 50.6% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chester Academy ranks worse than 79.1% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Academy is $15,814.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chester Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Academy 117th of 237 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Chester Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chester Academy 106th of 134 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Chester Academy in the ranking list.)

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Chester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester School District 120th of 161 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chester Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.48 92nd 238 61.3%
2007 65.22 86th 237 63.7%
2008 59.35 98th 236 58.5%
2009 71.92 58th 240 75.8%
2010 70.39 60th 242 75.2%
2011 60.83 97th 237 59.1%
2012 57.68 105th 241 56.4%
2013 68.77 66th 241 72.6%
2014 64.32 80th 242 66.9%
2016 61.23 91st 244 62.7%
2017 57.18 97th 229 57.6%
2018 61.71 82nd 231 64.5%
2019 33.64 165th 231 28.6%
2021 29.72 155th 211 26.5%
2022 58.98 90th 233 61.4%
2023 51.52 117th 237 50.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.20 8th 34 76.5%
2022 58.67 18th 59 69.5%
2023 74.52 18th 70 74.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.98 42nd 190 77.9%
2019 48.28 104th 192 45.8%
2021 38.04 104th 160 35.0%
2022 64.13 65th 187 65.2%
2023 58.48 73rd 193 62.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.09 92nd 195 52.8%
2019 25.60 162nd 195 16.9%
2021 26.09 128th 168 23.8%
2022 49.49 97th 194 50.0%
2023 42.17 122nd 199 38.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.01 77th 227 66.1%
2019 32.80 168th 229 26.6%
2021 30.88 150th 209 28.2%
2022 56.38 98th 229 57.2%
2023 49.67 117th 233 49.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chester Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.02 19th 126 84.9%
2007 73.59 21st 125 83.2%
2008 65.00 41st 129 68.2%
2009 53.10 59th 127 53.5%
2010 70.93 31st 127 75.6%
2011 71.09 31st 128 75.8%
2012 68.70 32nd 131 75.6%
2013 61.23 44th 131 66.4%
2014 36.30 94th 132 28.8%
2016 37.39 95th 134 29.1%
2017 40.11 82nd 125 34.4%
2018 57.58 53rd 131 59.5%
2019 52.57 56th 128 56.3%
2021 48.18 64th 125 48.8%
2022 31.57 92nd 130 29.2%
2023 25.44 106th 134 20.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.78 10th 49 79.6%
2023 72.52 5th 52 90.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.76 53rd 116 54.3%
2019 57.77 42nd 114 63.2%
2021 60.06 39th 113 65.5%
2022 39.85 71st 115 38.3%
2023 29.46 84th 114 26.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.66 45th 114 60.5%
2019 46.62 55th 113 51.3%
2021 41.70 63rd 116 45.7%
2022 26.72 89th 117 23.9%
2023 25.10 93rd 117 20.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chester Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.74 56th 129 56.6%
2019 50.47 62nd 126 50.8%
2021 49.34 60th 123 51.2%
2022 30.88 91st 129 29.5%
2023 21.17 108th 132 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Chester Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 319 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 310 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 327 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 347 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1995 398 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 398 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 412 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 418 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 438 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 542 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 635 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 635 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 609 0 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 670 3 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2006 679 2 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2007 668 3 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2008 626 1 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2009 607 1 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2010 609 1 13 11 2 0 0 0 636
2011 584 1 12 9 0 0 9 0 615
2012 528 3 12 10 0 0 15 0 568
2013 524 0 15 6 0 0 16 0 561
2014 508 0 15 5 2 1 10 0 541
2015 484 0 17 8 2 1 9 0 521
2016 495 0 15 9 1 0 13 0 533
2017 492 0 12 10 1 1 8 0 524
2018 467 0 11 14 3 0 6 0 501
2019 450 0 14 22 3 0 6 0 495
2020 461 0 11 18 2 0 7 0 499
2021 441 0 10 22 2 0 6 0 481
2022 441 0 11 21 2 0 7 0 482
2023 447 0 10 33 2 0 10 0 502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 323 16.0 20.1 3.1
1992 318 23.0 13.8 2.2
1993 333 26.0 12.8 5.4
1994 352 22.5 15.6 4
1995 406 20.8 19.5 4.2
1996 406 20.8 19.5 4.2
1997 417 24.2 17.2 3.1
1998 421 24.4 17.3 5
1999 439 22.0 20.0 1.6
2000 495 27.0 18.3 6.1
2001 542 27.7 19.6 2.6
2002 641 41.0 15.6 3.9
2003 641 41.0 15.6 3.9
2004 620 42.7 14.5 2.4
2005 683 42.5 16.1 2.9
2006 693 46.6 14.9 2.9
2007 686 45.9 14.9 6
2008 650 46.5 14.0 6.5
2009 629 47.6 13.2 8.1
2010 636 47.2 13.4 9.9
2011 615 46.2 13.3 11.1
2012 568 40.6 13.9 10.7
2013 561 41.3 13.5 11.4
2014 541 42.2 12.8 9.1
2015 521 44.0 11.8 7.7
2016 533 44.0 12.1 5.8
2017 524 42.2 12.4 8.4
2018 501 41.8 11.9 7.4
2019 495 43.6 11.3 6.1
2020 499 42.7 11.6 5.6
2021 481 43.5 11.0 5.6
2022 482 47.1 10.2 3.1
2023 502 46.4 10.8 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chester Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 323 16.0 20.1 3.1
1992 318 23.0 13.8 2.2
1993 333 26.0 12.8 5.4
1994 352 22.5 15.6 4
1995 406 20.8 19.5 4.2
1996 406 20.8 19.5 4.2
1997 417 24.2 17.2 3.1
1998 421 24.4 17.3 5
1999 439 22.0 20.0 1.6
2000 495 27.0 18.3 6.1
2001 542 27.7 19.6 2.6
2002 641 41.0 15.6 3.9
2003 641 41.0 15.6 3.9
2004 620 42.7 14.5 2.4
2005 683 42.5 16.1 2.9
2006 693 46.6 14.9 2.9
2007 686 45.9 14.9 6
2008 650 46.5 14.0 6.5
2009 629 47.6 13.2 8.1
2010 636 47.2 13.4 9.9
2011 615 46.2 13.3 11.1
2012 568 40.6 13.9 10.7
2013 561 41.3 13.5 11.4
2014 541 42.2 12.8 9.1
2015 521 44.0 11.8 7.7
2016 533 44.0 12.1 5.8
2017 524 42.2 12.4 8.4
2018 501 41.8 11.9 7.4
2019 495 43.6 11.3 6.1
2020 499 42.7 11.6 5.6
2021 481 43.5 11.0 5.6
2022 482 47.1 10.2 3.1
2023 502 46.4 10.8 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,814

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 237 Elementary schools
 22.1%
Ranks 56th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 134 Middle schools
 35.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester Academy)3958
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester School District)3957
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Chester Academy)3744
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Chester School District)3743
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Academy)3861
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chester School District)3860
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Chester Academy)4365
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Chester School District)4365
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Academy)2833
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chester School District)2833
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Chester Academy)4658
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Chester School District)4658
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Chester Academy)3636
   5th Grade Science (Chester School District)3636
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chester Academy)6828
 40%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chester School District)6828
 40%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Chester Academy)6052
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Chester School District)6052
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chester Academy)6832
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chester School District)6832
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Chester Academy)6837
 31%
   7th Grade Reading (Chester School District)6837
 31%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chester Academy)2826
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chester School District)2826
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Chester Academy)4542
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Chester School District)4542
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Chester Academy)3325
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Chester School District)3325
 8%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Chester Academy)4540
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Chester School District)4540
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Chester Academy)5050
   All Grades Reading (Chester School District)5049
 1%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Chester Academy)3431
 3%
   All Grades Science (Chester School District)3431
 3%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students495502
 1.4%
African American00
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1410
 28.6%
Hispanic2233
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White450447
 0.7%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%4.6%
 1.5%


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Chester Academy ranks 117th of 237 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Chester Academy are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Chester Academy.


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