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Frances C. Richmond School

Public | 6-8 | 427 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 19, 2012

I currently have a child that attends the Richmond Middle School. I can honestly say I couldn't be happier. The school is physically divided into three teams: 6th grade, 7th grade and 8 grade. Each team has their own wing of the building and EVERY teacher personally knows your child. In fact, the team meets briefly every day to discuss the children and their particular needs for the day. I know this first hand because I have a child who has some special needs. Although he is an excellent student, he sometimes needs extra help socially & emotionally. The teachers regularly team up to make sure he's pulled through the day comfortably and successfully. Furthermore, the head of this team and his guidance counselor check in with me a few times a quarter. Mind you, not because I asked or insisted. It's because they have HIS best interest in mind. So the review dated 6/3/12 must come from a very unhappy insatiable person, because it is IMPOSSIBLE to find flaw in this school. I kid you not. This has been the most mind blowing experience I have had with a school and I am extremely grateful for all that the administrations and teachers do! Oh and the cafeteria food ROCKS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2012

This school is a horrible place. The teachers do not teach although there are a few exceptions. The school believes homework should consume a student's life. Do not send your children to this prison.


Posted December 12, 2008

Wonderful staff and electives. The children seem to enjoy that school a lot. The food is wonderful but a little much. The library has a wonderful books for tweens, teens and young adults. Two computer labs a elcetive room with 6 ovens. I want everyone to know this school is perfect. It is cool, when the students had reached over 500 caned food items for Heaven the princlible had a rap off! This school is a 5 stars
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 30, 2007

We have lived in several good school districts and this middle school is the best. It fosters a learning environment that is wonderful for the age group it serves. The class schedule seems confusing but is well suited to the attention span of kids this age and the electives are wonderful. I hope when the new principal comes on board in 2007, he/she carries on the great philosophy and curriculum. SMJ
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2005

This is a fabulous school for all kids who want to learn. The teachers are enthusiastic about what they teach and are happy to help. Parents can participate as much as they may want. The academic subjects are taught very well! For example, year 8 students read classic stories such as To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Romeo and Juliet. Students may sign up for as many art, music and sports programs as they wish.
—Submitted by Ruby, a former student


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 71% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

157 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students89%
Female94%
Male83%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
With educational disability53%
Without educational disability93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

Reading

All Students93%
Female98%
Male89%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
With educational disability77%
Without educational disability96%
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 Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian93%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian86%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
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 Students80%
Female77%
Male84%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian77%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
With educational disability42%
Without educational disability87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
With educational disability79%
Without educational disability99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
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 88% 92%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 2%
Black 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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63 Lyme Rd
Hanover, NH 03755
Phone: (603) 643-6040

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