Keene School District

The Keene School District in New Hampshire consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools, Symonds Elementary School consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state, with the highest proficiency rates in math, reading, and science across all grade levels. In contrast, Keene Middle School and Wheelock Elementary School struggle to meet state averages, with significantly lower proficiency rates. Keene High School, while having a lower 2-star rating, performs better than the district and state averages in reading proficiency and has the highest student enrollment.

The data reveals a wide range of performance and socioeconomic diversity across the schools in the Keene School District. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Franklin Elementary and Wheelock Elementary, tend to have lower proficiency rates, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. This raises questions about equity and access to quality education within the district, which is ranked 109 out of 163 in New Hampshire and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in overall performance and resource allocation.