Serving 364 students in grades 6-8, Frances C. Richmond School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances C. Richmond School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Frances C. Richmond School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Frances C. Richmond School ranks within the top 5% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances C. Richmond School is 0.35, which is more 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
#14 out of 457 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
80%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances C. Richmond School's ranking?
Frances C. Richmond School is ranked #14 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Frances C. Richmond School often compared to?
Frances C. Richmond Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Frances C. Richmond School?
364 students attend Frances C. Richmond School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Frances C. Richmond School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances C. Richmond School?
Frances C. Richmond School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frances C. Richmond School offer ?
Frances C. Richmond School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances C. Richmond School part of?
Frances C. Richmond School is part of Dresden School District.
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