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Frances C. Richmond School

Public Grades 6-8

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 132 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Better than 99% of New Hampshire middle schools

Summary

Frances C. Richmond School is a highly-ranked middle school located in Hanover, New Hampshire, serving 364 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dresden School District, which is ranked 3rd out of 158 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frances C. Richmond School has consistently been ranked among the top 10 middle schools in New Hampshire, with a #1 ranking in 2021-2022 and 2024-2025, placing it in the top 5-10% of middle schools in the state. The school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency, with 72% of students proficient or better in mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to 42% statewide and 74% in the Dresden School District. The school also has a diverse student population with strong performance across different subgroups, including a #1 ranking in the state for special education students for the past three years.

When compared to the nearby Indian River School and Lebanon Middle School, Frances C. Richmond School significantly outperforms these schools in both academic proficiency and statewide rankings. The school's low free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 1.92% to 3.44% over the past three years, suggest a relatively affluent student population, and its favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 9.0, is significantly better than the nearby schools.

369

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,203

Per pupil spending ?

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755-1205

(603) 643-6040

District: Dresden School District

Students who attend Frances C. Richmond School usually attend:

High:

Hanover High School

Feeder schools for Frances C. Richmond School:

Elementary:

Bernice A. Ray School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Asian:

8.1%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Hampshire average (75% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of New Hampshire middle schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg78%

New Hampshire avg45%

1^st of 132

New Hampshire public middle schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 158Dresden 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	96.4	1 of 132	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.2	1 of 130	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	92.0	8 of 134	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	1 of 130	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.3	2 of 125	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	87.9	12 of 128	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	90.4	5 of 131	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	93.1	3 of 125	97.6%	★★★★★
2016	92.4	3 of 134	97.8%	★★★★★
2015	91.6	4 of 107	96.3%	★★★★★
2014	92.0	4 of 132	97.0%	★★★★★
2013	93.0	4 of 131	96.9%	★★★★★
2012	92.2	2 of 131	98.5%	★★★★★
2011	90.5	3 of 128	97.7%	★★★★★
2010	88.4	5 of 127	96.1%	★★★★★
2009	91.9	4 of 127	96.9%	★★★★★
2008	95.5	1 of 129	99.2%	★★★★★
2007	94.1	1 of 125	99.2%	★★★★★
2006	97.0	1 of 126	99.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	82.4	3 of 10	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	92.7	1 of 16	93.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	94.1	3 of 112	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	2 of 110	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	88.9	9 of 114	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	97.2	1 of 115	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	96.8	2 of 113	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	10 of 114	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.5	3 of 116	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	97.0	1 of 116	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	98.3	1 of 113	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.8	5 of 117	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.0	2 of 117	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	95.5	4 of 116	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	9 of 113	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	89.4	7 of 114	93.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2023	86.0	2 of 10	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.1	1 of 4	75.0%	★★★★★
2019	73.9	3 of 11	72.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	1 of 51	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	1 of 48	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	1 of 52	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	86.4	2 of 35	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	79.8	2 of 49	95.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	2 of 131	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	1 of 128	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.5	1 of 129	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.4	2 of 123	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	10 of 126	92.1%	★★★★★
2018	89.8	7 of 129	94.6%	★★★★★

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)

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2023)80th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2025)70th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading85%+30 vs state

Mathematics72%+30 vs state

Science69%+31 vs state

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Schools Near Frances C. Richmond 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 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 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
Frances C. Richmond School	Public	6-8	63 Lyme Rd.	Hanover	03755	Grafton County	Dresden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 643-6040	369	42	8.8	1.1%	289 (78.3%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (6.2%)	30 (8.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	96.4	1^st of 132 public middle schools	99.2%		97.2	1^st of 130 public middle schools	99.2%			72.0	78.0	66.0	72.0		88.0	85.0	84.0	85.0		69.0	69.0	$21,203
Lebanon Middle School	Public	5-8	3 Moulton Avenue	Lebanon	03766	Grafton County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 448-3056	464	49	9.4	25.2%	375 (80.8%)	16 (3.4%)	22 (4.7%)	29 (6.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	71.6	30^th of 132 public middle schools	77.3%		65.3	36^th of 130 public middle schools	72.3%	6	35.0	45.0	57.0	55.0	49.0	45.0	64.0	64.0	58.0	58.0	35.0	50.0	44.0	$21,836
Indian River School	Public	5-8	45 Royal Rd	Canaan	03741	Grafton County	Mascoma Valley Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 632-4357	292	26	11.4	24.0%	281 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	29.3	93^rd of 132 public middle schools	29.5%		44.4	67^th of 130 public middle schools	48.5%	26	21.0	17.0	34.0	43.0	30.0	53.0	27.0	48.0	50.0	45.0	27.0	27.0	27.0	$20,983

Frequently Asked Questions about Frances C. Richmond School

What high school do graduates of Frances C. Richmond School attend?

Students who attend Frances C. Richmond School usually go on to attend Hanover High School

How many students attend Frances C. Richmond School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 369 students attended Frances C. Richmond School.

What is the racial makeup of Frances C. Richmond School?

Students at Frances C. Richmond School are 78% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is Frances C. Richmond School a good school?

Yes! Frances C. Richmond School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 132 New Hampshire middle schools.

What district is Frances C. Richmond School in?

Dresden School District

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