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Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 577 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 4, 2010

Love the staff, very caring. Principal knows each student by name. School addressed bus bullying issues IMMEDIATELY as soon as we made them aware.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2010

My daughter has been going to Barka for the last two years, and I cannot stress how WONDERFUL this school and staff is. My daughter has flourished with the help ,guidance and encouragement of her teachers Mrs. Konstant (K) and Mrs. Smith (1st Grade). The whole staff is very hand on and always willing to listen to your concerns and addressing any problems head on. Great job Barka!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Because it is a great school with super teachers and they care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2009

My Daughter goes to this School. This is a great school, Has lots of programs where kids can participates. School has advanced class program. Plus Teachers listens to parents, discusses strength and weeknesses of students, that is really great. The pricipal is a very valued educationnist and nice gentleman. I can evrything good for overall performance of this school.
—Submitted by 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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%

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

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
61%
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 Students83%
Female84%
Male84%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
With educational disability67%
Without educational disability87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students78%
Female86%
Male66%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
With educational disability28%
Without educational disability88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
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 Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Reading

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability91%
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 Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
With educational disability65%
Without educational disability87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
With educational disability47%
Without educational disability92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

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

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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21 Eastgate Rd
Derry, NH 03038
Phone: (603) 434-2430

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