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Gilsum STEAM Academy

Public Grades K-6

Summary

Gilsum STEAM Academy is a small public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Gilsum, New Hampshire, with a student population of around 52 students. The school is part of the Monadnock Regional School District, which is ranked 144 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gilsum STEAM Academy has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its district averages on the NH SAS assessments for Math and Reading. In 2023-2024, only 28% of Gilsum students were proficient or better in Math compared to 41% statewide, and 56% were proficient or better in Reading compared to 53% statewide. The school's statewide ranking among New Hampshire elementary schools has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from as high as 12th in 2008-2009 to as low as 223rd in 2012-2013. Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 155th out of 234 elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Gilsum STEAM Academy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.93% in 2020-2021 to 44.23% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Gilsum STEAM Academy to the nearby schools, such as Symonds Elementary School in Keene, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both Math and Reading. Additionally, the racial makeup of Gilsum STEAM Academy is much less diverse than some of the nearby schools, such as Franklin Elementary School, which may be an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance and identifying potential areas for improvement.

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,944

Per pupil spending ?

38%

Free/discounted lunch ?

640 Route 10
Gilsum, NH 03448

(603) 352-2226

District: Monadnock Regional School District

Students who attend Gilsum STEAM Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Monadnock Regional Middle School
High:	Monadnock Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Asian:

6.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2008 → 34th in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2008

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (33% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Reading scores 17 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg38%

New Hampshire avg48%

Not ranked this year

Gilsum STEAM Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

136^th of 158Monadnock Regional 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
2024	37.4	155 of 234	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	14.4	217 of 237	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	36.6	151 of 233	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	24.2	187 of 229	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	15.4	223 of 241	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	38.8	167 of 241	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.5	140 of 237	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	73.5	48 of 242	80.2%	★★★★☆
2009	87.9	12 of 240	95.0%	★★★★★
2008	33.8	183 of 236	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	9.3	229 of 237	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	8.0	233 of 238	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading38%-17 vs state

Mathematics28%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Gilsum STEAM Academy

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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 All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Gilsum STEAM Academy	Public	K-6	640 Route 10	Gilsum	03448	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-2226	50	5	10.0	38.0%	42 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	3 (6.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)								(n/a)				28.0				38.0			$19,944
Surry Village Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	449 Route 12A	Surry	03431	Cheshire County	Surry Village Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 357-9700	79	7	11.2	27.8%	67 (84.8%)	1 (1.3%)	5 (6.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)								(n/a)				45.0				65.0		43.0
Nelson Elementary School	Public	K-5	441 Granite Lake Rd.	Nelson	03457	Cheshire County	Nelson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 847-3408	58	7	8.5	19.0%	53 (91.4%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)		45.0		63.0		36.0		54.0			$18,452
John D. Perkins Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	919 Nh Rte 10	Marlow	03456	Cheshire County	Marlow School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 446-3307	55	5	10.1	36.4%	54 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				20.0				28.0			$25,940
Fuller Elementary School	Public	K-5	422 Elm St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-1245	275	25	11.0	32.0%	237 (86.2%)	5 (1.8%)	15 (5.5%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	52.6	106^th of 224 public elementary schools	52.7%		52.6	113^th of 234 public elementary schools	51.7%	7	77.0	54.0	21.0	52.0	61.0	56.0	59.0	59.0	28.0	28.0	$18,710
James Faulkner Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 School St.	Stoddard	03464	Cheshire County	Stoddard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 446-3348	46	7	7.0	30.4%	44 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)				38.0				52.0			$21,127
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	217 Washington St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-1712	234	20	11.4	61.1%	186 (79.5%)	5 (2.1%)	26 (11.1%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	28	175^th of 224 public elementary schools	21.9%		34	163^rd of 234 public elementary schools	30.3%	12	47.0	35.0	23.0	35.0	50.0	33.0	51.0	45.0	28.0	28.0	$19,972
Symonds Elementary School	Public	K-5	79 Park Ave.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-3405	299	27	11.0	24.4%	256 (85.6%)	6 (2.0%)	13 (4.3%)	14 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	75.1	40^th of 224 public elementary schools	82.1%		68.6	62^nd of 234 public elementary schools	73.5%	22	67.0	82.0	50.0	67.0	50.0	71.0	64.0	61.0	53.0	53.0	$19,595
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	K-8	98 South Lincoln Street	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Gathering Waters Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 733-8701	219	29	7.6	24.2%	190 (86.8%)	8 (3.7%)	4 (1.8%)	12 (5.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)
Wheelock Elementary School	Public	K-5	24 Adams St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 352-2244	192	22	8.5	54.7%	168 (87.5%)	3 (1.6%)	10 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)	42.5	131^st of 224 public elementary schools	41.5%		35.6	160^th of 234 public elementary schools	31.6%	29	49.0	58.0	44.0	51.0	41.0	48.0	48.0	45.0	33.0	33.0	$18,878

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilsum STEAM Academy

What is the racial makeup of Gilsum STEAM Academy?

Students at Gilsum STEAM Academy are 84% White, 6% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Gilsum STEAM Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 50 students attended Gilsum STEAM Academy.

What district is Gilsum STEAM Academy in?

Monadnock Regional School District

What schools do graduates of Gilsum STEAM Academy attend?

Students who attend Gilsum STEAM Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monadnock Regional Middle School
High : Monadnock Regional High School

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