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Whitefield Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 349 students

 

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Posted October 1, 2009

The Whitefield School is committed to providing an excellent education with the most caring and committed staff for students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 30, 2008

This is an excellent school. Friendly, helpful, resourceful, clean and cared for in all aspects. Respect,Responsibility, Tolerance and Safety are practiced at this school. A suitable reprimand system for students who are misbehaving, and support system for students who need it are put into place when needed. Faculty are easy to work with, and approachable should a student need assistance.
—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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
77%

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

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
56%

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 73% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
57%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
51%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
61%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
24%
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%
Male69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%

Reading

All Students85%
Female100%
Male69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability87%
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

Math

All Students66%
Female63%
Male69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%

Reading

All Students83%
Female75%
Male89%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
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 Students67%
Female64%
Male70%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%

Reading

All Students79%
Female93%
Male70%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students71%
Female67%
Male74%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%

Reading

All Students66%
Female72%
Male61%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
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 Students75%
Female82%
Male70%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability82%
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 Students65%
Female70%
Male58%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
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 96% 90%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 4%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A25%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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34 Twin Mountain Rd
Whitefield, NH 03598
Phone: (603) 837-3088

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