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Horne Street School

Public | K-4 | 400 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 20, 2011

I am very happy and proud to be a HSS parent. The teachers are dedicated, hard working, caring people. The office staff are friendly and helpful, and the principal is a leader and a true lifelong learner. I believe in a community spirit in the schools and HSS has got it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2010

My son and daughter have gone to this school. Both have gotten a very good education from some caring teachers. Over the last 2 years though some of the experienced teachers have left the school to go to other Dover schools. The Principal has not seemed to fight for the children's education in getting resources for the kids. His last three teacher hires have all been straight out of college. There are only 2 teachers older than 40 years old now and if this principal keeps going on this pace the avarage age of the teachers won't be much higher than the elementary school students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

My daughter recently started this school and has really enjoyed kindergarten so far. The teachers create a warm, educational, healthy environment for the students. The support staff is wonderful. The principal (in his 2nd year) has strived to improve student testing scores, morale and the general environment in this schoo. We look forward to a great year ahead!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2008

Horne Street school is a great place for children. It's child friendly, all of the teachers are very nice and the education is great.This is a great place to have your children learn!


Posted October 9, 2005

I have had 2 children go thru Horne Street School and both had been lucky to have great teachers. The staff is readily available and helpful. As to the fundraiser comments it is not pushed as much as much as that first grader may have made it sound. Door to door is not encouraged.Fundraising is needed, it is an unfortunate neccessity in this day of high costs. My kids are very proud to say they went to Horne Street.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2005

My son started first grade this year and I was a little puzzled when my son came home with this packet of stuff to try and sell and began to tell me about if he sells alot he gets this prize. typically I don't think first graders should go out knocking on doors trying to sell products. I know some parents will take their kids stuff to work with them and sell it but where is the kids gratification of the kid who parents sell the stuff for the kid.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2005

My granddaughter attended this school and they just about ruined her life. Asked them several times to test her they never did. Asked them to change her teacher they didn't. Had to take her out of Dover School System - now receiving the help she needed and trying to repair damage inflicted by Horne Street 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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%

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 74% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
73%

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

All Students75%
Female66%
Male83%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students74%
Female80%
Male69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
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 Students78%
Female69%
Male82%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Reading

All Students78%
Female69%
Male83%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability87%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 92%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 2%
Black 2% 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 18%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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78 Horne St
Dover, NH 03820
Phone: (603) 516-6756

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