Summary:
ZIP code 03263 contains three public schools serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade: Pittsfield Elementary School, Pittsfield Middle School, and Pittsfield High School, all part of the Pittsfield School District.
The schools enroll 479 students in total, with 215 at the elementary school, 103 at the middle school, and 161 at the high school. Among the three, Pittsfield High School is the strongest overall performer, ranking in the 31st statewide percentile and earning two stars. Its reading proficiency is especially notable: 59%, slightly above the New Hampshire rate of 55% and well above the elementary and middle schools. However, high-school mathematics is a major weakness, with only 14% of students proficient compared with 44% statewide. The 81% graduation rate is also below the state average, while the 5.4% dropout rate is more than twice the statewide rate.
Pittsfield Elementary School and Pittsfield Middle School both rank in the 7th statewide percentile and receive zero stars. The middle school is the greatest area of concern, with 17% mathematics, 31% reading, and 15% science proficiency, plus a substantial three-year ranking decline. Elementary results are somewhat better in reading than in mathematics or science, and fifth grade is the strongest elementary grade. Overall, mathematics is the most consistent challenge across all three schools, while middle-school science and reading need particular attention. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility exceeds 50% at the elementary and middle schools, indicating that families may wish to consider academic supports and school resources when comparing options.
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