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Walter F. Haigh School

Public | K-5 | 217 students

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Posted August 6, 2008

I love Walter Haigh school! It has the finest quality of after school and during school events! all the students at Walter Haigh elementry have smiling faces, and smiling attitude! the only problem with Haigh, is that it could just be bigger. but a few generous donations, and a few fundraisers should help that! I highly recomend haigh school to all parents!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 5, 2006

My 2 children have attended this school over the past 5 years. One child, a September baby w/some developmental delays just made the cut off for Salem, but if we were in MA would have had an extra year. The then Superintendent urged me to put the child in the school. It was apparent to me & the teaching staff in October that this wasn't the right decision. Instead of giving up on my child, my child received one-on-one help and services and is now more than holding their own. I am extremely happy with the staff and curriculum. The staff and principal foster a professional, yet family oriented environment. There are several extracurricular activities, from soccer to horticulture. We are a Blue Ribbon School , meaning the parents/family/friends put in time and energy to continue to make our school a success. I couldn t imagine a better foundation for accademic success!
—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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%

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

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

38 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
62%
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 Students75%
Female81%
Male64%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%

Reading

All Students80%
Female91%
Male64%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
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 Students82%
Female76%
Male87%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
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 Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students87%
Female94%
Male81%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability86%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 91% 92%
Hispanic 5% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Black 2% 2%
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 9%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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24 School St
Salem, NH 03079
Phone: (603) 893-7064

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