Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sandwich Central School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandwich Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Sandwich Central School's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Sandwich Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandwich Central School is 0.11, 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
#256 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
94%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandwich Central School's ranking?
Sandwich Central School is ranked #256 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Sandwich Central School often compared to?
Sandwich Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School At New London, Sunapee Central School, Thornton Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Sandwich Central School?
76 students attend Sandwich Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sandwich Central School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandwich Central School?
Sandwich Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandwich Central School offer ?
Sandwich Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandwich Central School part of?
Sandwich Central School is part of Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District.
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