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Goshen-Lempster Cooperative School

Public | K-8 | 159 students

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Posted January 3, 2011

We moved here about 6 years ago and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The new principal is providing the leadership this school has been sorely lacking in for quite some time. In addition to Mr. Peterson's enthusiasm and integrity, he also brings a standard of decorum not seen in the school building for years. One third grade teacher in particular turned my daughter around and made learning a valuable tool for her. The teachers are fabulous. If only the parents would become more involved in a positive manner we could see substantial progress in our school climate. My older daughter graduated from GL two years ago and is in the top 10% of her class in high school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2010

This school is improving by leaps and bounds. The new Superintendent that came on board last year and the new Principal have made a huge difference. We are into our 4th year at this school and honestly have nothing negative to say about it. The teachers are outstanding and they put heart and soul into their work, all at a rate of pay much lower than other schools. Usually people writing reviews are t the ones that have something negative to say. Thank you Goshen-Lempster staff. Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2009

I was already to write a 3 star review of this school, saying unfortunately it is horribly underfunded. With more money maybe they could afford better materials... Then I read the money spent per student section of this site. They are getting what the best schools in the area are per student!!! The school is falling apart, materials and extra curricular activities are non existent, and the over all attitude seems to be, we just don't have the funding to do a good job. State average per student spending is 11,000, Goshen Lempster gets 13,000! In their defense, it is a low income area, so the teachers have more to deal with than more affluent areas, and some of the teachers are great. But over all, the curriculum is sub-par, and the school just doesn't do it... we're moving.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2009

We moved to NH from NY 10 yrs ago. I thought that a smaller school would give more attention to the children. I was sadly surprised by the lack of intrest the teachers had in the students, execpt for a very few. My 4 children went through this school and if I had to do it again I would not buy a home in this district. There was not much in the way of stimulation for the kids. They were all pretty bored and were not challanged. They also seem to be more interested in suspending the child instead of dealing with what ever issue came up. This includes 1st graders on up. They leave all discipline to the parents who are not there by suspending the child for minor infraction. We had many conversations with the pricipal and teachers. These just left us fustrated. Do not send your kids here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2008

After finally settling down after seperating from the military I can honestly say that this is the worst school my kids have ever been in. The teachers take no disciplinary actions aqainst the children at the school and they run amock. Like one parent said - it is a struggle just to get my kids to go to school everyday. Atleast I know that Lempster is not the only one as the small town schools in the surrounding area are the same. We have had more discussions with the principal and teachers at this school then we have ever had with all 4 of our children combined before we moved to Lempster. If I had known what I was putting my kids in ti I would NOT have bought a house and moved to this town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2007

This school this year is 200% better than it was the last few years. The principal has done great things with the students in the beginning. but towards the end of the year he was starting to act like the old principal. there is one teacher and one aid that should not be there for the way they have been treating the students. I love the new gym teacher he is great with the children and listens to them and treats them all with respect. the new 8th grade teacher is great also. very kind and has taught some kids better than the last one. keep up the good work and do something about that teacher and aid. you know who they are.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2007

School is absolutely fantastic. Everything anyone could ever want in a small town school. The teachers really take time to care foe each student and go out of their way to get them the assistance they need
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2007

This school has been a big disappointment. As my daughter graduates from 8th grade this year she is looking forward to next year as a freshman in a new school with new teachers. It has been a daily struggle just to get her to want to go to school. The teachers over the years have seemed to lose interest in encouragement for the students that need it the most! Besides gym class a couple times a week, I think the only sport the school offers is a co-ed multi-aged field hockey team. The school doesn't seem to support this, it has been run by a volunteer for as long as I can remember. They seem to have no desire to get sports of any type moving and every time someone asks for something, they simply don't want to put out money or ask for any, nor ask for volunteers.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
100%

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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
59%
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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

17 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
20%
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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
58%
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

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
44%
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

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

15 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
25%
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 Students68%
Female54%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students89%
Female82%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability89%
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

Math

All Students77%
Female82%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students77%
Female82%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
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 Students79%
Femalen/a
Male84%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Reading

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Male77%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
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%
Female67%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students53%
Female58%
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%
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 Students33%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English33%

Reading

All Students53%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%
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 Students48%
Femalen/a
Male36%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%

Reading

All Students74%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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 100% 92%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black N/A 2%
Hispanic N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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29 School Rd
Lempster, NH 03605
Phone: (603) 863-1080

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