Summary:
ZIP code 03034 in Candia, New Hampshire, has one listed public school: Henry W. Moore School, a small K–8 school serving about 272 students in a community-based setting. The school is part of the Candia School District and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Since there are no separately listed middle or high schools in the ZIP code, families seeking public education locally will primarily be considering this school through eighth grade.
Henry W. Moore School performs somewhat better than the state overall and ranked in the 61st percentile statewide in 2025–2026, earning a 3-star rating. Mathematics is its clearest overall strength: 52% of students were proficient, compared with 44% statewide. Reading proficiency was 56%, essentially matching New Hampshire’s 55%, while science was weaker at 35%, compared with 38% statewide. The school’s ranking has remained in the upper-middle range over the past three years, improving from the 55th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 61st percentile most recently.
Performance varies noticeably by grade, so parents may want to look beyond the schoolwide averages. Grades 6 and 7 were standout groups, especially Grade 7 reading, where 75% of students were proficient, and Grade 6 mathematics, at 69%. Grade 3 mathematics was also strong at 71%. In contrast, Grade 8 was below the state average in mathematics, reading, and science, with reading at 42% and science at 32%. Grades 4 and 5 also showed weaker mathematics results. Science deserves particular attention because the school’s overall science proficiency declined 14 points from the prior year. Overall, the school appears solid and above average, with strong middle-grade results but uneven outcomes that families should discuss with the school.
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