Garrison School

Summary:

Garrison School is an elementary school located in Dover, New Hampshire, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a student population of 391, the school is part of the Dover School District, which is ranked 84 out of 163 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garrison School consistently outperforms the Dover School District and the state of New Hampshire in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 56% of Garrison School students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 39% for the Dover School District and 41% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th-grade mathematics, with 60% of students proficient or better, compared to 52% for the Dover School District and 49% for the state. Garrison School's reading proficiency rates are also impressive, with 54% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, on par with the Dover School District and exceeding the state average of 53%.

While Garrison School's overall academic performance is strong, the significant gap in performance between its special education students and the rest of the student population is concerning. This indicates that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its special education students to ensure more equitable outcomes. Compared to the other nearby schools in the Dover School District, Garrison School stands out as the top performer in both mathematics and reading proficiency. However, the Oyster River Coop School District, which includes schools like Mast Way and Moharimet, consistently outperforms Garrison School and the Dover School District as a whole, indicating that there may be other high-performing options for families in the region.


Detail:

Public K-4

 50 Garrison Rd.
       Dover, NH  03820-4599


(603) 516-6752

District: Dover School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,132 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Two or more races:
5.6%
Asian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garrison School ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dover School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Garrison School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Dover School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), two or more races (5.6%), Asian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dover School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garrison School is 12.2. 1 elementary schools in the Dover School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garrison School is $15,132. 1 elementary schools in the Dover School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garrison School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garrison School 96th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Garrison School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dover School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover School District 84th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garrison School

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Rank History for all students at Garrison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.30 24th 238 89.9%
2007 84.90 19th 237 92.0%
2008 70.63 56th 236 76.3%
2009 62.48 94th 240 60.8%
2010 53.62 125th 242 48.3%
2011 54.75 115th 237 51.5%
2012 63.51 92nd 241 61.8%
2013 67.41 71st 241 70.5%
2014 59.92 96th 242 60.3%
2015 63.81 70th 206 66.0%
2017 61.16 86th 229 62.4%
2018 43.50 144th 231 37.7%
2019 45.37 132nd 231 42.9%
2021 69.27 53rd 211 74.9%
2022 68.35 66th 233 71.7%
2023 72.53 53rd 237 77.6%
2024 57.91 96th 234 59.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garrison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.04 56th 71 21.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Garrison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.99 134th 190 29.5%
2019 40.89 118th 192 38.5%
2021 72.10 35th 160 78.1%
2022 64.52 64th 187 65.8%
2023 65.55 58th 193 69.9%
2024 56.25 77th 187 58.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Garrison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.27 98th 195 49.7%
2019 50.43 101st 195 48.2%
2021 64.44 50th 168 70.2%
2022 67.69 55th 194 71.6%
2023 75.89 40th 199 79.9%
2024 57.62 85th 193 56.0%
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Rank History for White students at Garrison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.97 139th 227 38.8%
2019 44.89 133rd 229 41.9%
2021 71.00 46th 209 78.0%
2022 68.71 62nd 229 72.9%
2023 74.22 50th 233 78.5%
2024 60.21 90th 228 60.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Garrison School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 555 4 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 491 10 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1993 479 11 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 459 9 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 460 16 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 460 16 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 460 8 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 481 10 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 584 9 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2000 613 6 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2001 488 5 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 415 12 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 415 12 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 402 9 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 365 6 19 5 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 366 11 19 3 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 347 12 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 459 14 36 3 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 475 17 41 7 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2010 473 13 37 9 0 0 3 0 535
2011 475 12 25 13 0 0 30 0 555
2012 417 10 20 7 0 0 15 0 469
2013 398 10 22 8 1 0 13 0 452
2014 416 8 23 7 2 0 13 0 469
2015 419 10 16 8 3 0 13 0 469
2016 431 10 19 5 2 0 8 0 475
2017 398 7 20 8 1 0 14 0 448
2018 391 6 18 8 0 0 18 0 441
2019 370 4 19 8 0 0 20 0 421
2020 368 4 22 7 0 0 17 0 418
2021 327 5 19 9 0 0 13 0 373
2022 331 5 18 7 0 0 17 0 378
2023 342 3 14 10 0 0 22 0 391

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 Garrison School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 570 30.0 19.0 6.5
1992 516 33.0 15.6 7.6
1993 506 33.5 15.1 5.9
1994 482 34.0 14.2 7.7
1995 489 27.0 18.1 11
1996 489 27.0 18.1 11
1997 490 25.0 19.6 7.3
1998 511 31.5 16.2 5.7
1999 611 36.0 17.0 6.1
2000 633 35.5 17.8 15.2
2001 505 30.6 16.5 14.5
2002 439 30.0 14.6 11.8
2003 439 30.0 14.6 11.8
2004 428 31.3 13.7 7.9
2005 396 30.0 13.2 11.1
2006 400 24.9 16.1 12.3
2007 379 24.9 15.2 12.9
2008 512 31.5 16.3 14.6
2009 540 31.7 17.0 20
2010 535 33.7 15.8 19.8
2011 555 34.2 16.2 17.7
2012 469 28.3 16.5 11.9
2013 452 27.3 16.5 10.6
2014 469 27.1 17.3 14.7
2015 469 29.0 16.1 14.3
2016 475 29.0 16.3 15.2
2017 448 28.3 15.8 14.5
2018 441 28.4 15.5 9.8
2019 421 29.0 14.5 13.3
2020 418 29.0 14.4 12.2
2021 373 31.0 12.0 10.5
2022 378 31.0 12.1 13
2023 391 32.0 12.2 13.8

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 Garrison School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 570 30.0 19.0 6.5
1992 516 33.0 15.6 7.6
1993 506 33.5 15.1 5.9
1994 482 34.0 14.2 7.7
1995 489 27.0 18.1 11
1996 489 27.0 18.1 11
1997 490 25.0 19.6 7.3
1998 511 31.5 16.2 5.7
1999 611 36.0 17.0 6.1
2000 633 35.5 17.8 15.2
2001 505 30.6 16.5 14.5
2002 439 30.0 14.6 11.8
2003 439 30.0 14.6 11.8
2004 428 31.3 13.7 7.9
2005 396 30.0 13.2 11.1
2006 400 24.9 16.1 12.3
2007 379 24.9 15.2 12.9
2008 512 31.5 16.3 14.6
2009 540 31.7 17.0 20
2010 535 33.7 15.8 19.8
2011 555 34.2 16.2 17.7
2012 469 28.3 16.5 11.9
2013 452 27.3 16.5 10.6
2014 469 27.1 17.3 14.7
2015 469 29.0 16.1 14.3
2016 475 29.0 16.3 15.2
2017 448 28.3 15.8 14.5
2018 441 28.4 15.5 9.8
2019 421 29.0 14.5 13.3
2020 418 29.0 14.4 12.2
2021 373 31.0 12.0 10.5
2022 378 31.0 12.1 13
2023 391 32.0 12.2 13.8

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 Garrison School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,132

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrison School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 237 Elementary schools
 34.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garrison School)4861
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)4459
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Garrison School)5257
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dover School District)4656
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garrison School)5465
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)4853
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Garrison School)5559
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Dover School District)5350
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
All Grades Mathematics (Garrison School)5163
 12%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dover School District)4341
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Garrison School)5358
 5%
   All Grades Reading (Dover School District)5653
 3%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421391
 7.1%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian1914
 26.3%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White370342
 7.6%
Two or More Races2022
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%13.8%
 0.5%


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Students at Garrison School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Garrison School.

Garrison School ranks 96th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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