Bernice A. Ray School

Summary:

Bernice A. Ray School is an exceptional elementary school in Hanover, New Hampshire, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently high academic performance, a diverse student population, and a small student-teacher ratio, this school stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Bernice A. Ray School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 80% or more of its students proficient or better in mathematics, 86% in reading, and 84% in science, compared to the state averages of 41%, 53%, and 36%, respectively. The school's student body is more diverse than many of the nearby schools, with 73.41% White, 10.11% Asian, and 9.45% two or more races. Bernice A. Ray School also excels across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, White students, and special education students, demonstrating its commitment to equity and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Additionally, Bernice A. Ray School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 3.3% of students qualifying, which is significantly lower than the state average and many of the nearby schools, such as Hanover Street School and Mt. Lebanon School. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 11 students per teacher is also lower than the state average and many of the surrounding schools, such as those in the Lebanon School District. These factors contribute to the exceptional educational experience provided at Bernice A. Ray School, making it a standout institution in the Hanover School District, which is ranked 1st out of 163 districts in the state.


Detail:

Public K-5

 26 Reservoir Rd.
       Hanover, NH  03755-1323


(603) 643-6655

District: Hanover School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,002 Help


Students who attend Bernice A. Ray School usually attend:

Middle:    Frances C. Richmond School
High:    Hanover High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Asian:
10.1%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.3% Help


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Compare Details Bernice A. Ray School ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Asian (10.1%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bernice A. Ray School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bernice A. Ray School is $28,002.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bernice A. Ray School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernice A. Ray School 3rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Bernice A. Ray School in the ranking list.)

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Hanover School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover School District 1st of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bernice A. Ray School

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Rank History for all students at Bernice A. Ray School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.21 28th 238 88.2%
2007 83.37 23rd 237 90.3%
2008 80.30 29th 236 87.7%
2009 88.01 10th 240 95.8%
2010 87.98 8th 242 96.7%
2011 89.17 6th 237 97.5%
2012 86.52 12th 241 95.0%
2013 90.44 4th 241 98.3%
2014 87.13 11th 242 95.5%
2015 87.56 11th 206 94.7%
2016 89.83 9th 244 96.3%
2017 94.28 3rd 229 98.7%
2018 95.10 1st 231 99.6%
2019 92.89 6th 231 97.4%
2021 97.10 2nd 211 99.1%
2022 95.85 2nd 233 99.1%
2023 97.39 2nd 237 99.2%
2024 96.50 3rd 234 98.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bernice A. Ray School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.97 5th 60 91.7%
2021 82.60 4th 34 88.2%
2023 93.84 3rd 70 95.7%
2024 86.12 7th 71 90.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bernice A. Ray School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.26 3rd 190 98.4%
2019 94.45 5th 192 97.4%
2021 96.75 4th 160 97.5%
2022 93.45 5th 187 97.3%
2023 96.61 4th 193 97.9%
2024 96.85 2nd 187 98.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bernice A. Ray School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.57 4th 195 97.9%
2019 89.98 9th 195 95.4%
2021 95.64 4th 168 97.6%
2022 95.68 2nd 194 99.0%
2023 96.69 3rd 199 98.5%
2024 94.96 4th 193 97.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bernice A. Ray School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.35 1st 6 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bernice A. Ray School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.45 1st 227 99.6%
2019 92.17 7th 229 96.9%
2021 96.93 4th 209 98.1%
2022 94.91 5th 229 97.8%
2023 96.87 3rd 233 98.7%
2024 94.77 5th 228 97.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bernice A. Ray School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 401 11 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 406 9 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 431 6 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 454 5 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 487 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 446 6 19 4 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1996 446 6 19 4 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1997 440 4 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1998 469 3 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1999 477 2 21 5 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 459 1 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 457 2 20 8 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 462 5 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 462 5 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 471 6 32 10 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 442 5 36 11 4 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 443 4 44 4 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2007 417 7 54 3 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 420 7 56 4 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2009 393 9 62 8 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2010 438 7 61 7 0 0 0 0 513
2011 417 9 64 7 1 2 0 0 500
2012 381 9 54 3 1 1 0 0 449
2013 384 6 50 4 1 1 11 0 457
2014 369 6 37 10 2 0 27 0 451
2015 381 7 42 15 1 0 36 0 482
2016 359 9 50 13 0 0 39 0 470
2017 351 7 50 17 0 0 39 0 464
2018 334 7 53 25 1 0 40 0 460
2019 344 5 51 22 1 0 35 0 458
2020 364 9 45 29 0 0 43 0 490
2021 334 10 48 20 0 0 39 0 451
2022 367 12 50 22 0 0 46 0 497
2023 334 6 46 26 0 0 43 0 455

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 Bernice A. Ray School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 435 27.5 15.8 1.1
1991 432 28.0 15.4 1.4
1992 454 30.9 14.6 0.4
1993 470 35.0 13.4 0.4
1994 487 34.4 14.2 1.4
1995 477 29.7 16.1 1
1996 477 29.7 16.1 1
1997 479 29.7 16.1 1.5
1998 509 27.5 18.5 2.2
1999 506 29.5 17.2 0.4
2000 486 29.2 16.6 0.8
2001 489 37.1 13.2 1.2
2002 510 40.7 12.5 2.2
2003 510 40.7 12.5 2.2
2004 520 43.4 12.0 0.8
2005 498 44.2 11.3 1.2
2006 495 41.3 12.0 1
2007 482 41.9 11.5 0.8
2008 489 41.7 11.7 1
2009 472 38.4 12.3 0.8
2010 513 37.8 13.5 1.8
2011 500 37.1 13.4 1.4
2012 449 37.3 12.0 2.9
2013 457 36.0 12.6 3.5
2014 451 36.2 12.4 3.1
2015 482 38.0 12.6 3.9
2016 470 41.0 11.4 4.9
2017 464 39.9 11.6 4.5
2018 460 41.2 11.1 6.3
2019 458 43.4 10.5 4.8
2020 490 46.8 10.4 3.5
2021 451 36.2 12.4 3.5
2022 497 46.6 10.6 2.4
2023 455 41.3 11.0 3.3

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 Bernice A. Ray School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 435 27.5 15.8 1.1
1991 432 28.0 15.4 1.4
1992 454 30.9 14.6 0.4
1993 470 35.0 13.4 0.4
1994 487 34.4 14.2 1.4
1995 477 29.7 16.1 1
1996 477 29.7 16.1 1
1997 479 29.7 16.1 1.5
1998 509 27.5 18.5 2.2
1999 506 29.5 17.2 0.4
2000 486 29.2 16.6 0.8
2001 489 37.1 13.2 1.2
2002 510 40.7 12.5 2.2
2003 510 40.7 12.5 2.2
2004 520 43.4 12.0 0.8
2005 498 44.2 11.3 1.2
2006 495 41.3 12.0 1
2007 482 41.9 11.5 0.8
2008 489 41.7 11.7 1
2009 472 38.4 12.3 0.8
2010 513 37.8 13.5 1.8
2011 500 37.1 13.4 1.4
2012 449 37.3 12.0 2.9
2013 457 36.0 12.6 3.5
2014 451 36.2 12.4 3.1
2015 482 38.0 12.6 3.9
2016 470 41.0 11.4 4.9
2017 464 39.9 11.6 4.5
2018 460 41.2 11.1 6.3
2019 458 43.4 10.5 4.8
2020 490 46.8 10.4 3.5
2021 451 36.2 12.4 3.5
2022 497 46.6 10.6 2.4
2023 455 41.3 11.0 3.3

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 Bernice A. Ray School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $28,002

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernice A. Ray School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 237 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernice A. Ray School)8387
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanover School District)8387
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bernice A. Ray School)8079
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hanover School District)8079
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bernice A. Ray School)8191
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hanover School District)8191
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Bernice A. Ray School)7588
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Hanover School District)7588
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bernice A. Ray School)7467
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hanover School District)7467
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Bernice A. Ray School)8689
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Hanover School District)8689
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Bernice A. Ray School)6480
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Hanover School District)6480
 16%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Bernice A. Ray School)8081
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hanover School District)8081
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Bernice A. Ray School)7985
 6%
   All Grades Reading (Hanover School District)7985
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Bernice A. Ray School)6480
 16%
   All Grades Science (Hanover School District)6480
 16%
   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 Students458455
 0.7%
African American56
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5146
 9.8%
Hispanic2226
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White344334
 2.9%
Two or More Races3543
 22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.8%3.3%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bernice A. Ray School

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Bernice A. Ray School.

Students who attend Bernice A. Ray School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frances C. Richmond School
High : Hanover High School

Yes! Bernice A. Ray School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools.

Students at Bernice A. Ray School are 73% White, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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