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Peter Woodbury School

Public | K-4 | 540 students

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Posted April 11, 2013

This is truly an excellent school. I have a chid who is very bright as well as one who needs support and the school meets both of their needs. Unfortunately there is no enrichment program in Bedford for first grade which I wish would be changed. The staff and the parents at PWS have created an extremely positive environment and we couldn't be happier.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

My daughter entered first grade this year, and as a ADHD child started off with some difficulty but the teachers, TAs, behaviorial therapist and guidance counselor were all fantastic and keep in touch with me regarding my daughter. My daughter has been there 8 weeks now and is absolutley thriving and her learning capability has increased. We moved to bedford in August because we saw that 3 out of the 10 top schools in NH are bedford schools so bedford must be doing something right! So far, it has been a great experience. I am a volunteer at the school and the parent volunteer ratio is high and I beleive it makes for a much better environment for our children and keeps parents in touch with their children rather than disconnected from their children and their schools. Bedford is the place to be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2009

Everything appears to look good at Bedford. Nice people and wonderful teachers. The problem is, when we transferred out children to a private school, they were behind other children. Your child may be at the top in Bedford but they would not be at the top in a private school. Most do not know this unless they make a change like we did. The state tests are a joke.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2009

This is truly a great school and it starts and ends with the principal and his dedicated staff of professionals. I am very fortunate that my son is attending this school. I would enroll him in a private school in a minute if I thought it would be better. The communications and involvement that they welcome of the parents is wonderful. The national and state achievement scores prove the point. A true 10 out of 10 rating
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2009

I gave this math a chance and I have to say, it's a huge disappointment. My kids are frustrated and I'm now turning to outside tutoring on top of paying taxes to our school. The teachers are great but they have no choice but to use this program. Now my oldest child is in middle school using another math program called Connected Math. Again, huge disappointment. I just read this critique from an e-mail I received from a Bedford parent. It seems that Bedford is using math programs that are geared towards the lowest performing students. http://www.claytonmathmatters.com/connectedMath.html If you come to a Bedford school , be prepared to hire a math tutor for you child!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2008

This is a model public school. The staff and administration are dedicated to the students and their families. It starts at the top and is seen in everyone that works at the school. I take great pride in being able to send my son to this wonderful school. It is as good and in my opinion better than most private schools. It is why I live in Bedford, NH.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2008

In a previous review, a parent warned against the Everyday Math Program. Just because the town of Seabrook is at the bottom of the math assessment, does not mean that Bedford students are at the bottom. A 'math program' is not the only thing that makes a superior math program. The quality of the staff, administration, parent involement and instruction is what is the driving force behind a successful program. The previous reviewer should educate themselves regarding the testing scores of Bedford students. Students in Bedford are some of the highest scores in the state with vast improvement noted since the adoption of the Every Day Math Program. As far as PWS, it is a top notch school. It may not look brand new, but it is a safe, caring and welcoming enviorment. The staff is top notch and the administration is fabulous. I am lucky my kids attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2006

Be Warned. Everyday Math was adopted in Bedford recently. This is the same math program used in Seabrook and Seabrook is at the bottom on their math assessment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2005

Not the newest physical plant, but the best 'feel' of the three elementary schools in town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2005

The staff and the welcoming atmosphere at Peter Woodbury Elementary school is the amazing! Parent/volunteer involvement is greatly encouraged. The academics are above the state standards and every child gets the attention he/she needs and deserves. Mr. Ken Williams is the principal that every parent wishes for. I highly recommend this school and the entire school district. The HS which will open in September 2007 (along with a new middle school to alleviate crowding problems at the current MS) will be top notch!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2004

We had a second and fifth grader at Peter Woodbury. We were there briefly from out of state and had a fabulous experience. The administration and faculty were outstanding! They made my boys feel very welcomed and included. The academics were top notch and parents were everywhere. An awesome place! Thank you Mr. Williams and Mrs. Z.!
—Submitted by Laura Hinckley, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian91%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
With educational disability45%
Without educational disability98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%

Reading

All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian90%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
With educational disability45%
Without educational disability99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
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 Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
With educational disability53%
Without educational disability98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
With educational disability40%
Without educational disability96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
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%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
Black 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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180 County Rd
Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: (603) 622-0431

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