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Little Harbour School

Public | K-5 | 459 students

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Posted April 27, 2012

I thought it was time someone added a review here. Little Harbour is a great school. You should have no hesitation sending your children here. I would say that the teachers range from good to excellent. My kindergartener and first grader are thriving. My kids tend to excel and I like the way the teachers this year (though not last) are creating special opportunities for them. This did not happen last year for the older one, but is happening this year for both. I guess that's the difference between the good and the excellent teachers. Parents are very involved at this school. The leadership is good. The curriculum in all areas, from the basics, to art to PE to music and theater is all good. The children are kind. It's a funky dated 1970s era building, but who cares? If you don't like the look, you can gaze at the water behind it. How many elementary schools are on the water? Of course the important thing is the education. Feel good about sending your kids to Little Harbour.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2007

i had 3 kids that attended this school and boy i really miss it. we had to move to another state for my hubby's job and i just can't begin to tell you how much i miss LHS. i wish we could move back. great communication between teachers and parents, safe enviroment, just a great school all around. kudos to the staff. thank you for my and my kids great experience.
—Submitted by tinika and levar borkman, a parent


Posted May 16, 2006

My daughters are in LHS kindergarten now and they like it very much. I must say that the teachers and staff have been wonderful to them and have given them a great beginning into their academic life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2003

Little Harbour's child-centered principal sets the tone for safe, creative, structured and nuturing environment. There is a great sense of community within the school. The students are provided with a variety of opportunities to explore and challenge themselves.
—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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

73 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
63%
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 Students96%
Female100%
Male91%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Reading

All Students89%
Female97%
Male78%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
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 Students84%
Female78%
Male88%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
With educational disability30%
Without educational disability91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
With educational disability30%
Without educational disability92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
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%
Female77%
Male90%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male94%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability95%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 92%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Black 3% 2%
Hispanic 2% 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 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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50 Clough Dr
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 436-1708

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