Serving 164 students in grades 1-5, Walter F. Haigh School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the New Hampshire state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New Hampshire state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
85%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% NH state average).
How many students attend Walter F. Haigh School?
164 students attend Walter F. Haigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Walter F. Haigh School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter F. Haigh School?
Walter F. Haigh School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter F. Haigh School offer ?
Walter F. Haigh School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Walter F. Haigh School part of?
Walter F. Haigh School is part of Salem School District.
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