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Ashland Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 167 students

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Posted August 13, 2008

Ashland is a great school. I have two boys who attended Ashland School for three years before entering high school. They have attended numerous other school systems in Georgia, Massachusetts and New Hampsire. I have high praise for the school for being New Hampshire's 2007 School of the Year. That was a major mile stone to accomplish. All of the school staff is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2004

We have 3 girls in Ashland. They are in Kindergarden, 5th and 6th grade. The teachers, support staff, administation, etc are all wonderful. So far all the teachers have been willing to go that extra mile to make sure our daughters are getting the help they need to keep them on track. The school is truly wonderful. I have never seen a cleaner school as well.
—Submitted by Katy Burgess, a parent


Posted April 6, 2004

The staff is nice but unfortunately there seems to be difficulty teaching students to read at an early age. This carries forward with a child for many years and is difficult to overcome. When half the class is unable to read at grade level you know something is not right. In addition there seems to be a need for additional training for teachers in dealing with children's disabilities and following IEP's! Not all teachers are created equal! Some handle difficult situations better than others, however teachers are our children's role models whether they know it or not. Lets provide the best role model possible and that may mean better training. A raised voice in anger doesn't give a child the right message.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2004

Ashland school is a great school and the teachers and principle are awesome also.The teachers in Ashland actually care about the students and the students aren`t just treated as just another student they are treated like individuals. I wouldn`t want my daughter going to any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

I think this is a great school! My daughter has been in several different schools and this is the only one that she has felt comfortable in from day one. The teachers are awesome, so are the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

15 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

16 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

Reading

All Students94%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students76%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students84%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students59%
Female71%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students86%
Female93%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students80%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female54%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students84%
Female91%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 92%
Hispanic 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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16 Education Dr
Ashland, NH 03217
Phone: (603) 968-7622

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