Serving 42 students in grades 5-8, Great Bay Charter School (M) 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Bay Charter School (M) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Great Bay Charter School (M)'s student population of 42 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Great Bay Charter School (M) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Bay Charter School (M) is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
86%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Bay Charter School (M)'s ranking?
Great Bay Charter School (M) is ranked #429 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Great Bay Charter School (M)?
42 students attend Great Bay Charter School (M).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Great Bay Charter School (M) students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Bay Charter School (M)?
Great Bay Charter School (M) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Great Bay Charter School (M) offer ?
Great Bay Charter School (M) offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Bay Charter School (M) part of?
Great Bay Charter School (M) is part of Great Bay Charter School District.
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