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Heron Pond Elementary School vs. Thorntons Ferry School

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School Overview

School
Heron Pond Elementary School
80 Heron Pond Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Thorntons Ferry School
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 556 students in grades 2-5, Heron Pond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thorntons Ferry School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-5
PK-4
Total Students
556 students
535 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heron Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thorntons Ferry School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heron Pond Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thorntons Ferry School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heron Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thorntons Ferry School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heron Pond Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milford School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thorntons Ferry School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Merrimack School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#308 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
#240 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heron Pond Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thorntons Ferry School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
40-44%
(Top 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heron Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorntons Ferry School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heron Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorntons Ferry School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heron Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heron Pond Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thorntons Ferry School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
-
93
Grade 1 Students
-
106
Grade 2 Students
141
95
Grade 3 Students
138
97
Grade 4 Students
138
105
Grade 5 Students
139
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thorntons Ferry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thorntons Ferry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thorntons Ferry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thorntons Ferry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heron Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milford School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thorntons Ferry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heron Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milford School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thorntons Ferry School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heron Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milford School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thorntons Ferry School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heron Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milford School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thorntons Ferry School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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