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Bicentennial Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 660 students

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Posted April 27, 2011

This school curriculum can't be beat. I have son who graduated and a daughter in the 4th grade. The school has high expectations of the students and parents, the homework is consistenly hours long each night and your expected level of contribution of time and money in your childs education is higher than other schools but if you want to give your child a good foundation for educations there isn't another school in the private sector that can do it better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

I am a first year parent at this school, however I've already seen so much encouragement and love from the staff there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2010

I have 2 children at Bicentennial. My 5th grader has been there since kindergarten, as has my 2nd grader. We have been consistently impressed with the principal's leadership and teaching staff's enthusiasm and communication. Both boys are in the GT program which is, by far, the weak spot in the building, but better than nothing. What makes Bicentennial over the top is the parental involvement in the building, classrooms and in after school activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2008

My son goes to Bicentennial school from second grade and i was worried beacuse he was coming from a very good private school.But this school met my expectations.I'm so impressed with the teachers and their home work and class work.I have full faith on this school and i know i did the right choice for putting my son in this school.This year(2008)NECAP result is amazing.Grade 3 got 10 out of 10.Over all i feel its the best elementary school in nashua public school district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 26, 2004

I have one girl that attends and one that graduated from this school. It is a good school when it comes to acidemics it is great. The only qualms I have is about the pricey field trips, and the expectations of the parents to buy a subscription to Time for kids. Don't get me wrong; I think its good but for parents that can not afford much it makes us feel that the school is more for higher class students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2004

This is a great school. My second grader reads chapter books and does basic algebra! There is alot of expectation on parents to help with homework. On average there has been about 30 minutes per night. I do think the class sizes are a little large though.
—Submitted by Liane Poter, 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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%

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 73% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

98 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
71%
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 Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian94%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability90%
English language learners90%
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students89%
Female86%
Male91%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability89%
English language learners90%
Proficient in English88%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian94%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian97%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability92%
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 Students90%
Female84%
Male94%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian96%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Reading

All Students83%
Female80%
Male86%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian90%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability85%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 92%
Asian/Pacific Islander 28% 2%
Hispanic 5% 3%
Black 3% 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 8%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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296 East Dunstable Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
Phone: (603) 594-4382

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