Laconia School District

The Laconia School District in New Hampshire consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. While the district as a whole faces challenges with low academic achievement and high rates of economic disadvantage, one school stands out as a relative bright spot - Elm Street School.

Elm Street School has the highest statewide ranking among the Laconia schools, ranking 88th out of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages across math, reading, and science assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 54% of Elm Street students were proficient in math compared to 30% district-wide and 41% statewide. Additionally, Elm Street has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 37.69% and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8.

In contrast, the high school and middle school in the Laconia School District have struggled to improve their performance, with their statewide rankings and proficiency rates declining or stagnating over the past 3 years. The district as a whole is ranked 130th out of 163 districts in New Hampshire and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, with proficiency rates on state assessments lagging behind the statewide averages, particularly in math.