Summary:
The 03809 zip code in New Hampshire is home to a single elementary school, Alton Central School (Elem), which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 418 students. The school is part of the Alton School District, which is ranked 131 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Alton Central School (Elem) has seen its statewide ranking decline over the past three years, going from 205 out of 237 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 192 out of 234 in 2023-2024 and 178 out of 224 in 2024-2025, all with a 1-star rating. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels, ranging from 14% in 5th grade math to 62% in 7th grade reading, compared to state averages of 40-53% in math, 49-57% in reading, and 38% and 37% in 5th and 8th grade science, respectively.
Despite having a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 14.83% and a student-teacher ratio of 9.7, which is lower than the state average, Alton Central School (Elem) is still underperforming compared to other elementary schools in New Hampshire. This suggests that factors beyond socioeconomic status and class size, such as teaching quality, curriculum, or school resources, may be contributing to the school's academic struggles.
Thank you for your feedback!