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Schools in Somersworth · Somersworth School District

Somersworth’s public schools score below 85% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 26% of Somersworth’s students scored proficient, below the New Hampshire average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Somersworth, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Hampshire, not nationally.

#113of 126 New Hampshire townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
38%
▼ 13 pts vs NH 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
26%
▼ 14 pts vs NH 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 4–8 pts vs NH 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.1K
▼ 1% vs NH $23.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.6
NH 11.2
Schools in town
5
1,311 students on the public path
In brief

Somersworth’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% in math, against 51% and 40% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire (the state reports Somersworth’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,089 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Maple Wood Elementary School, then Somersworth Middle School, then Somersworth High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Tri-City Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Somersworth’s grade

D Test scoresD Graduation

C−: better than 15% of New Hampshire school districts, #113 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Both inputs trail the New Hampshire average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New Hampshire school districts we grade (172)Better than 15%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Hampshire towns with similar household incomes (117)Better than 14%
DCA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 695 test results and a graduating class of 96 could put Somersworth anywhere from D to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Somersworth’s students in the tested grades sat them (699 in math, 691 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Somersworth, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Idlehurst Elementary SchoolSomersworth School DistrictNo scores
3–5Maple Wood Elementary SchoolSomersworth School DistrictD
6–8Somersworth Middle SchoolSomersworth School DistrictD
9–12Somersworth High SchoolSomersworth School DistrictD

Somersworth’s public schools are run by Somersworth School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Somersworth School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,311 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 11.6 per teacher (NH 11.2)
$23,089NH $23,296 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading38%
State average 50.8% · 691 students tested
Math26%
State average 40.5% · 699 students tested

Somersworth vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Somersworth’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SomersworthC−Somersworth
DoverC+Dover
RollinsfordC+Rollinsford

Berwick, ME borders Somersworth but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Somersworth

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Hampshire’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Somersworthby address
Idlehurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
341 students13:1Rate it →
Maple Wood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
D
285 students12:1Rate it →
Somersworth Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
D
286 students10:1Rate it →
Somersworth High School
High · Grades 9–12
D
399 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Tri-City Christian Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
197 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Somersworth’s schools

Are Somersworth’s schools good?

On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Somersworth children attend score below 85% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #113 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Somersworth in?

Somersworth School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,311 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Somersworth kids go to high school?

Somersworth High School, with 399 students; its own test results earn a D.

What is Somersworth’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Somersworth School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.

How much does Somersworth spend per student?

$23,089 in Somersworth School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Somersworth?

Yes: Tri-City Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 197 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Hampshire. Stars are from neighbors.