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Dr. Norman W. Crisp School

Public | PK-5 | 376 students

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Posted June 16, 2012

My daughter attended 2nd grade @ Dr Crisp and had a great experience all the staff members are wonderful and she made a lot of friends.They also have a lot of fundraisers such as family bingo night,bake sales etc.She also attended Mt Pleasant for 1st grade when we 1st relocated to Nashua and we liked Dr Crisp much better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2010

My child has attended this school for two years now. There is no communication from the school, no extracuricular activities, the teachers are often times visibly frustrated, there is a huge bullying issue in this school, there are no arts, there are no assemblies, the principal isn't ever there, there isn't even enough money for paper and the children have to draw on the back of their old school work, no parent involvement, and all they do is coach the kids to pass their NECAP so they can lose their SINI classification.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

they are a great school there teachers are devoted to helping the children and their staff is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2006

My oldest son attended Dr. Crisp School and has graduated from Nashua High . I now have a son in forth grade at Dr. Crisp and is doing well in and out of the classroom . The teachers, then and now really care about the kids .
—Submitted by Pat, a parent


Posted December 22, 2005

I went her and absolutly loved it! My sis continues to go! Great teachers!
—Submitted by 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 76% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
65%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
32%
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 Students56%
Female57%
Male56%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability58%
English language learners25%
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability71%
English language learners57%
Proficient in English68%
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 Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students68%
Female71%
Male67%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
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 Students60%
Female55%
Male62%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students63%
Female61%
Male64%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
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 62% 92%
Hispanic 30% 3%
Black 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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50 Arlington St
Nashua, NH 03060
Phone: (603) 594-4390

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