Summary:
ZIP code 03887 has one listed school, Middleton Elementary School, a small public school serving Pre-K through sixth grade in the rural Middleton area. The school enrolls 155 students and has an 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Because there are no middle or high schools listed in the ZIP code, families will likely need to look outside the area for later grade levels.
Middleton Elementary’s 2025–2026 results are mixed but show meaningful improvement. Mathematics proficiency was 49%, above both the Middleton School District rate of 47% and the statewide rate of 44%. Reading proficiency was 48%, just above the district’s 47% but below New Hampshire’s 55%. Science was the weakest subject, with only 23% of students proficient compared with 38% statewide. The school’s ranking improved from the 19th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 45th percentile in 2025–2026, and its rating rose from one star to two stars.
Performance varies considerably by grade. Third grade was a standout, with 67% proficiency in both mathematics and reading, well above statewide results. Fourth-grade mathematics was also strong at 66%. Sixth-grade results were moderately positive, with 48% proficiency in mathematics and 57% in reading. Fifth grade is the clearest concern: mathematics proficiency was 14%, reading was 27%, and science was 23%, all substantially below state averages. Parents may want to ask the school about support for fifth-grade students, the transition from fourth grade, and plans to strengthen science instruction. Overall, the school appears to be improving in mathematics and reading, while fifth grade and science require the most attention.
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