Portsmouth School District
- 50 CLOUGH DR
- PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
- (603) 431-5080
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100.0% | 83.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $14,596 | $11,854 |
| Students Per Teacher | 8.6 | 12.6 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,174 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 252 | - |
District Test Scores
NECAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2011 | 86.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2010 | 79.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2011 | 90.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2010 | 84.0% | 80.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2011 | 78.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2010 | 74.0% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2011 | 82.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2010 | 78.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2011 | 62.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2010 | 62.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2011 | 82.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2010 | 74.0% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2011 | 84.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2010 | 82.0% | 79.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2011 | 67.0% | 56.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2011 | 78.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2010 | 71.0% | 72.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2011 | 89.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2010 | 72.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2011 | 67.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2010 | 65.0% | 66.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2011 | 74.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2011 | 67.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2010 | 62.0% | 66.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2011 | 75.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2010 | 78.0% | 76.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2011 | 29.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2010 | 33.0% | 24.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2011 | 59.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2011 | 47.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2010 | 41.0% | 33.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2011 | 80.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2010 | 74.0% | 73.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2011 | 26.0% | 24.0% | |
| 2010 | 35.0% | 24.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2011 | 56.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2010 | 47.0% | 50.0% | |
Source: NH Department of Education 2010-2011
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,174 | 8.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 19 |
| Kindergarten Students | 180 |
| 1st Grade Students | 164 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 182 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 184 |
| 4th Grade Students | 147 |
| 5th Grade Students | 149 |
| 6th Grade Students | 168 |
| 7th Grade Students | 163 |
| 8th Grade Students | 209 |
| 9th Grade Students | 282 |
| 10th Grade Students | 243 |
| 11th Grade Students | 267 |
| 12th Grade Students | 280 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 107 |
| Hispanic | 106 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 74 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,261 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,359 |
| Female | 1,278 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 252 | 8.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 143 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 95 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 80 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 15 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 78 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | - |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| Student Support Services | - |
| Other Support Services Staff | 53 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $38,967,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $26,800,000 | 68.8% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $19,473,000 | 50.0% |
| Other School Systems | $5,755,000 | 14.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $331,000 | 0.8% |
| School Lunch | $503,000 | 1.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $38,000 | 0.10% |
| Interest Earnings | $298,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $307,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $95,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,022,000 | 25.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $8,337,000 | 21.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,074,000 | 2.8% |
| Other Programs | $257,000 | 0.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $346,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,145,000 | 5.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $894,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $516,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $270,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Other | $282,000 | 0.7% |
| Non-Specified | $174,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $38,401,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,276,000 | 63.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,344,000 | 34.7% |
| Student Support | $4,369,000 | 11.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $587,000 | 1.5% |
| General Administration Support | $1,508,000 | 3.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,684,000 | 4.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,304,000 | 8.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $746,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Support Services | $1,146,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $781,000 | 2.0% |
| Food Services | $781,000 | 2.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 100.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 276 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 3 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 17 | 1.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Portsmouth School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 2,174
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 252
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| LITTLE HARBOUR SCHOOL | ||||
50 Clough Dr
Portsmouth, NH Public | KG-5 | 428 | 11.3 |  Review This School |
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| MARY C DONDERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
32 Van Buren Ave
Portsmouth, NH Public | KG-5 | 309 | 9.3 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NEW FRANKLIN SCHOOL | ||||
1 Franklin Dr
Portsmouth, NH Public | KG-5 | 269 | 9.8 | Review This School |
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| PEEP SCHOOL - PRE SCHOOL PROGRAM | ||||
100 Campus Dr
Portsmouth, NH Public | PK | 19 | 5.6 | Review This School |
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| PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr
Portsmouth, NH Public | 9-12 | 1,072 | 11.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PORTSMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
155 Parrott Ave
Portsmouth, NH Public | 6-8 | 540 | 10.3 | Review This School |
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