Summary:
ZIP code 03256 has one elementary school, New Hampton Community School, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the New Hampton area. The school enrolls 93 students and is part of the Newfound Area School District. Its 11.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio suggests a relatively small-school setting, and 35.48% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–2025.
In 2025–2026, the school performed above both district and state averages overall. Mathematics proficiency was 49%, compared with 44% for the district and state, while reading proficiency was 64%, nine points above both comparison groups. Science proficiency was 45%, just above the district’s 44% and seven points higher than the state’s 38%. Reading is the clearest strength, especially in fifth grade, where 85% of students were proficient compared with 60% in the district and 58% statewide. Third-grade reading was also strong at 63%. Mathematics improved from 44% the previous year to 49%, while science remained nearly steady.
Parents should also note that performance varies considerably by grade. Fourth-grade reading proficiency was 45%, seven points below the state average, while fifth-grade reading reached 85%, a 40-point difference. Mathematics was fairly consistent, ranging from 45% to 53%, although fifth-grade mathematics trailed the district. Because the school is small, results from individual grade cohorts can cause noticeable changes in percentages, so multi-year trends are important. The school’s ranking has remained stable at about the 64th percentile with three stars over the past three reported years, indicating performance better than many schools but with room to improve reading consistency, science achievement, and fifth-grade mathematics.
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