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Woodman Park School

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Woodman Park School ranks 167 th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Woodman Park School is an elementary school located in Dover, New Hampshire, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 444 students. While the school is part of the Dover School District, which is ranked 86 out of 158 districts in the state, Woodman Park School itself has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency.

Woodman Park School's academic performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as special education students, who ranked 46 out of 59 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2018-2019. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.76% to 48.85% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than nearby Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School (21.79%) and Garrison School (15.38%). While Woodman Park School has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, this does not appear to be enough to address the school's systemic challenges.

The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between Woodman Park School and some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Frances G. Hopkins Elementary and Garrison School, which consistently outperform Woodman Park School in mathematics and reading proficiency, with significantly higher statewide rankings and star ratings. Addressing the challenges faced by Woodman Park School will likely require a comprehensive approach, including an examination of the school's resources, instructional practices, and support systems for students and teachers.

421

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,622

Per pupil spending ?

44.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820-3992

(603) 516-6700

District: Dover School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

Two or more races:

12.4%

Hispanic:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2015 → 25th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (42% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Reading scores 11 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg48%

New Hampshire avg48%

167^th of 224

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to bottom 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Dover School District

86^th of 158Dover School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	167 of 224	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.1	158 of 234	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.2	146 of 237	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.9	174 of 233	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.5	156 of 211	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.8	171 of 231	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.2	213 of 231	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	29.2	177 of 229	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	43.2	156 of 244	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.6	146 of 206	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	14.3	226 of 242	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	22.9	209 of 241	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.3	205 of 241	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.1	178 of 237	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.7	209 of 242	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.1	198 of 240	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	31.6	187 of 236	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.5	179 of 237	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	59.2	100 of 238	58.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	31.7	133 of 182	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.7	109 of 187	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.5	108 of 193	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.2	159 of 187	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.7	106 of 160	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	146 of 192	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.8	164 of 190	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	29.3	140 of 186	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.8	152 of 193	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.0	139 of 199	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.2	137 of 194	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.7	136 of 168	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.1	152 of 195	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.7	181 of 195	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2022	34.0	46 of 59	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.7	20 of 34	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.4	57 of 60	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	33.2	153 of 223	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	150 of 228	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.1	126 of 233	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.5	178 of 229	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.7	151 of 209	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.7	150 of 229	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	14.6	210 of 227	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)31st percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)27th percentile~ school

Male (2025)25th percentile~ school

Special Education (2022)22nd percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading44%-11 vs state

Mathematics39%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Woodman Park School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)							NH SAS Reading (2025)							NH SAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Woodman Park School	Public	PK, KG-4	11 Towle Ave.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 516-6700	421	35	12.0	44.7%	304 (72.2%)	12 (2.9%)	30 (7.1%)	23 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (12.4%)	30.5	167^th of 224 public elementary schools	25.4%		36.1	158^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.5%	9	43.0	34.0					39.0	40.0	49.0					44.0				$19,622
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street	Public	K-4	78 Horne St.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6756	412	31	13.2	22.1%	308 (74.8%)	8 (1.9%)	25 (6.1%)	36 (8.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.8%)	67.9	62^nd of 224 public elementary schools	72.3%		64.5	73^rd of 234 public elementary schools	68.8%	11	63.0	62.0					62.0	53.0	62.0					57.0				$14,021
Garrison School	Public	K-4	50 Garrison Rd.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6752	353	29	12.1	14.4%	296 (83.9%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (5.1%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	61.1	84^th of 224 public elementary schools	62.5%		57.9	96^th of 234 public elementary schools	59.0%	12	60.0	46.0					54.0	64.0	57.0					61.0				$15,132
Seacoast Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	171 Watson Road	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Seacoast Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 842-5764	287	21	13.6	12.2%	257 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	31.3	161^st of 224 public elementary schools	28.1%		43.1	136^th of 234 public elementary schools	41.9%	25	33.0	26.0	15.0	23.0	45.0	48.0	31.0	58.0	59.0	52.0	31.0	62.0	61.0	53.0	39.0	61.0	50.0
Moharimet School	Public	K-4	11 Lee Rd.	Madbury	03823	Strafford County	Oyster River Coop School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 742-2900	309	25	12.3	3.2%	260 (84.1%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	21 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	88.5	18^th of 224 public elementary schools	92.0%		85.7	22^nd of 234 public elementary schools	90.6%	4	76.0	71.0					74.0	75.0	72.0					74.0				$20,949
Idlehurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	46 Stackpole Road	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 692-2435	341	26	13.1	34.9%	242 (71.0%)	9 (2.6%)	27 (7.9%)	25 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.1%)								(n/a)																		$19,929
Rollinsford Grade School	Public	K-6	487 Locust St.	Rollinsford	03869	Strafford County	Rollinsford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 742-2351	154	13	12.1	15.6%	138 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	36.1	149^th of 224 public elementary schools	33.5%		58.1	94^th of 234 public elementary schools	59.8%	55	37.0	58.0	21.0	36.0			37.0	32.0	53.0	42.0	60.0			47.0				$21,385
Maple Wood Elementary School	Public	3-5	184 Maple Street	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 692-3331	285	23	12.3	43.5%	204 (71.6%)	9 (3.2%)	20 (7.0%)	23 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.2%)	13.7	203^rd of 224 public elementary schools	9.4%		12.7	211^th of 234 public elementary schools	9.8%	8	38.0	20.0					24.0	34.0	37.0	36.0				36.0	16.0		16.0	$15,502
Barrington Elementary School	Public	1-4	570 Calef Highway	Barrington	03825	Strafford County	Barrington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 664-2641	405	25	16.2	12.8%	379 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (4.0%)	46.5	124^th of 224 public elementary schools	44.6%		45.5	133^rd of 234 public elementary schools	43.2%	9	46.0	45.0					45.0	54.0	53.0					54.0				$17,125
Newington Public School	Public	K-6	133 Nimble Hill Rd.	Newington	03801	Rockingham County	Newington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-1482	43	7	6.5	9.3%	41 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)							48.0							76.0				$26,559

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodman Park School

What is the racial makeup of Woodman Park School?

Students at Woodman Park School are 72% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

Is Woodman Park School a good school?

Woodman Park School ranks 167^th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Woodman Park School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 421 students attended Woodman Park School.

What district is Woodman Park School in?

Dover School District

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