Serving 136 students in grades 5-6, Towle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
5%
Black
(15-16)n/a
2%
White
(15-16)98%
87%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% NH state average).
How many students attend Towle Elementary School?
136 students attend Towle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Towle Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towle Elementary School?
Towle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Towle Elementary School offer ?
Towle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Towle Elementary School part of?
Towle Elementary School is part of Newport School District.
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