Is Garrison School a good school?

Garrison School ranks 96 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Garrison School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended Garrison School.

What is the racial makeup of Garrison School?

Students at Garrison School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Garrison School

Summary:

Garrison School is an elementary school located in Dover, New Hampshire, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a student population of 391, the school is part of the Dover School District, which is ranked 84 out of 163 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garrison School consistently outperforms the Dover School District and the state of New Hampshire in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 56% of Garrison School students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 39% for the Dover School District and 41% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th-grade mathematics, with 60% of students proficient or better, compared to 52% for the Dover School District and 49% for the state. Garrison School's reading proficiency rates are also impressive, with 54% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, on par with the Dover School District and exceeding the state average of 53%.

While Garrison School's overall academic performance is strong, the significant gap in performance between its special education students and the rest of the student population is concerning. This indicates that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its special education students to ensure more equitable outcomes. Compared to the other nearby schools in the Dover School District, Garrison School stands out as the top performer in both mathematics and reading proficiency. However, the Oyster River Coop School District, which includes schools like Mast Way and Moharimet, consistently outperforms Garrison School and the Dover School District as a whole, indicating that there may be other high-performing options for families in the region.

Detail:

Public K-4

50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820-4599

(603) 516-6752

District: Dover School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
96^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,132

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Asian:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garrison School ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dover School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Garrison School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Dover School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (6%), Asian (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dover School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garrison School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Dover School District! (See more...)

Compare Garrison School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garrison School is $15,132. 1 elementary schools in the Dover School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garrison School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garrison School 96^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Garrison School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Dover School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover School District 84^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garrison School

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Rank History for all students at Garrison School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	84.30	24^th	238	89.9%
2007	84.90	19^th	237	92.0%
2008	70.63	56^th	236	76.3%
2009	62.48	94^th	240	60.8%
2010	53.62	125^th	242	48.3%
2011	54.75	115^th	237	51.5%
2012	63.51	92^nd	241	61.8%
2013	67.41	71^st	241	70.5%
2014	59.92	96^th	242	60.3%
2015	63.81	70^th	206	66.0%
2017	61.16	86^th	229	62.4%
2018	43.50	144^th	231	37.7%
2019	45.37	132^nd	231	42.9%
2021	69.27	53^rd	211	74.9%
2022	68.35	66^th	233	71.7%
2023	72.53	53^rd	237	77.6%
2024	57.91	96^th	234	59.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Garrison School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.04	56^th	71	21.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Garrison School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	38.99	134^th	190	29.5%
2019	40.89	118^th	192	38.5%
2021	72.10	35^th	160	78.1%
2022	64.52	64^th	187	65.8%
2023	65.55	58^th	193	69.9%
2024	56.25	77^th	187	58.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Garrison School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.27	98^th	195	49.7%
2019	50.43	101^st	195	48.2%
2021	64.44	50^th	168	70.2%
2022	67.69	55^th	194	71.6%
2023	75.89	40^th	199	79.9%
2024	57.62	85^th	193	56.0%

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Rank History for White students at Garrison School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	44.97	139^th	227	38.8%
2019	44.89	133^rd	229	41.9%
2021	71.00	46^th	209	78.0%
2022	68.71	62^nd	229	72.9%
2023	74.22	50^th	233	78.5%
2024	60.21	90^th	228	60.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Garrison School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	555	4	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	570
1992	491	10	10	3	2	n/a	n/a	516
1993	479	11	13	2	1	n/a	n/a	506
1994	459	9	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	482
1995	460	16	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	489
1996	460	16	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	489
1997	460	8	19	3	0	n/a	n/a	490
1998	481	10	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	511
1999	584	9	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	611
2000	613	6	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	633
2001	488	5	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	505
2002	415	12	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	439
2003	415	12	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	439
2004	402	9	13	3	1	n/a	n/a	428
2005	365	6	19	5	1	n/a	n/a	396
2006	366	11	19	3	1	n/a	n/a	400
2007	347	12	17	2	1	n/a	n/a	379
2008	459	14	36	3	0	n/a	n/a	512
2009	475	17	41	7	0	n/a	n/a	540
2010	473	13	37	9	0	0	3	535
2011	475	12	25	13	0	0	30	555
2012	417	10	20	7	0	0	15	469
2013	398	10	22	8	1	0	13	452
2014	416	8	23	7	2	0	13	469
2015	419	10	16	8	3	0	13	469
2016	431	10	19	5	2	0	8	475
2017	398	7	20	8	1	0	14	448
2018	391	6	18	8	0	0	18	441
2019	370	4	19	8	0	0	20	421
2020	368	4	22	7	0	0	17	418
2021	327	5	19	9	0	0	13	373
2022	331	5	18	7	0	0	17	378
2023	342	3	14	10	0	0	22	391
2024	318	4	11	9	0	0	22	364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garrison School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	570	30.0	19.0	6.5
1992	516	33.0	15.6	7.6
1993	506	33.5	15.1	5.9
1994	482	34.0	14.2	7.7
1995	489	27.0	18.1	11
1996	489	27.0	18.1	11
1997	490	25.0	19.6	7.3
1998	511	31.5	16.2	5.7
1999	611	36.0	17.0	6.1
2000	633	35.5	17.8	15.2
2001	505	30.6	16.5	14.5
2002	439	30.0	14.6	11.8
2003	439	30.0	14.6	11.8
2004	428	31.3	13.7	7.9
2005	396	30.0	13.2	11.1
2006	400	24.9	16.1	12.3
2007	379	24.9	15.2	12.9
2008	512	31.5	16.3	14.6
2009	540	31.7	17.0	20
2010	535	33.7	15.8	19.8
2011	555	34.2	16.2	17.7
2012	469	28.3	16.5	11.9
2013	452	27.3	16.5	10.6
2014	469	27.1	17.3	14.7
2015	469	29.0	16.1	14.3
2016	475	29.0	16.3	15.2
2017	448	28.3	15.8	14.5
2018	441	28.4	15.5	9.8
2019	421	29.0	14.5	13.3
2020	418	29.0	14.4	12.2
2021	373	31.0	12.0	10.5
2022	378	31.0	12.1	13
2023	391	32.0	12.2	13.8
2024	364	30.0	12.1	15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garrison School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	570	30.0	19.0	6.5
1992	516	33.0	15.6	7.6
1993	506	33.5	15.1	5.9
1994	482	34.0	14.2	7.7
1995	489	27.0	18.1	11
1996	489	27.0	18.1	11
1997	490	25.0	19.6	7.3
1998	511	31.5	16.2	5.7
1999	611	36.0	17.0	6.1
2000	633	35.5	17.8	15.2
2001	505	30.6	16.5	14.5
2002	439	30.0	14.6	11.8
2003	439	30.0	14.6	11.8
2004	428	31.3	13.7	7.9
2005	396	30.0	13.2	11.1
2006	400	24.9	16.1	12.3
2007	379	24.9	15.2	12.9
2008	512	31.5	16.3	14.6
2009	540	31.7	17.0	20
2010	535	33.7	15.8	19.8
2011	555	34.2	16.2	17.7
2012	469	28.3	16.5	11.9
2013	452	27.3	16.5	10.6
2014	469	27.1	17.3	14.7
2015	469	29.0	16.1	14.3
2016	475	29.0	16.3	15.2
2017	448	28.3	15.8	14.5
2018	441	28.4	15.5	9.8
2019	421	29.0	14.5	13.3
2020	418	29.0	14.4	12.2
2021	373	31.0	12.0	10.5
2022	378	31.0	12.1	13
2023	391	32.0	12.2	13.8
2024	364	30.0	12.1	15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garrison School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,132

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrison School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 132^nd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 237 Elementary schools	34.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garrison School)	48	61	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)	44	59	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Garrison School)	52	57	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dover School District)	46	56	10%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garrison School)	54	65	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)	48	53	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Garrison School)	55	59	4%
4th Grade Reading (Dover School District)	53	50	3%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Garrison School)	51	63	12%
All Grades Mathematics (Dover School District)	43	41	2%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Garrison School)	53	58	5%
All Grades Reading (Dover School District)	56	53	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	421	391	7.1%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	14	26.3%
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	370	342	7.6%
Two or More Races	20	22	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.3%	13.8%	0.5%

Schools Near Garrison School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Garrison School	Public	K-4	50 Garrison Rd.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6752	364	30	12.1	15.4%	318 (87.4%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.5%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)	57.9	96^th of 234 public elementary schools	59.0%		72.5	53^rd of 237 public elementary schools	77.6%	43	52.0	60.0					56.0	42.0	63.0					54.0				$15,132
Woodman Park School	Public	PK, KG-4	11 Towle Ave.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 516-6700	444	36	12.3	44.6%	328 (73.9%)	10 (2.3%)	22 (5.0%)	22 (5.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (13.1%)	36.1	158^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.5%		42.2	146^th of 237 public elementary schools	38.4%	12	38.0	33.0					35.0	44.0	55.0					50.0				$19,622
Oyster River Preschool Education Program	Public	PK	55 Coe Dr.	Durham	03824	Strafford County	Oyster River Coop School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 868-2375	26	3	8.6	11.5%	20 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)	4 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street	Public	K-4	78 Horne St.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6756	413	29	14.2	21.8%	309 (74.8%)	10 (2.4%)	20 (4.8%)	38 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.5%)	64.5	73^rd of 234 public elementary schools	68.8%		68.5	62^nd of 237 public elementary schools	73.8%	11	52.0	64.0					58.0	52.0	61.0					56.0				$14,021
Moharimet School	Public	K-4	11 Lee Rd.	Madbury	03823	Strafford County	Oyster River Coop School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 742-2900	298	25	11.9	9.4%	255 (85.6%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	13 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)	85.7	22^nd of 234 public elementary schools	90.6%		89.9	11^th of 237 public elementary schools	95.4%	11	76.0	60.0					68.0	81.0	67.0					74.0				$20,949
Seacoast Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	171 Watson Road	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Seacoast Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 842-5764	288	21	13.7	12.2%	261 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	43.1	136^th of 234 public elementary schools	41.9%		44.5	139^th of 237 public elementary schools	41.4%	3	40.0	23.0	21.0	40.0	52.0	38.0	35.0	68.0	47.0	52.0	70.0	66.0	59.0	60.0	32.0	41.0	37.0
Newington Public School	Public	K-6	133 Nimble Hill Rd.	Newington	03801	Rockingham County	Newington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-1482	48	6	7.5	6.3%	45 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)								(n/a)							69.0							61.0				$26,559
Rollinsford Grade School	Public	K-6	487 Locust St.	Rollinsford	03869	Strafford County	Rollinsford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 742-2351	146	12	12.6	19.2%	134 (91.8%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	58.1	94^th of 234 public elementary schools	59.8%		29	177^th of 237 public elementary schools	25.3%	83	65.0	40.0	43.0	35.0			45.0	65.0	33.0	78.0	71.0			60.0	39.0		39.0	$21,385
Idlehurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	46 Stackpole Road	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 692-2435	329	25	13.4	40.4%	249 (75.7%)	6 (1.8%)	16 (4.9%)	24 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (10.3%)								(n/a)																		$19,929
Maple Wood Elementary School	Public	3-5	184 Maple Street	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 692-3331	287	23	12.7	40.4%	216 (75.3%)	6 (2.1%)	18 (6.3%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.1%)	12.7	211^th of 234 public elementary schools	9.8%		26.3	186^th of 237 public elementary schools	21.5%	25	27.0	18.0	23.0				23.0	31.0	27.0	41.0				33.0	20.0		20.0	$15,502

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Garrison School

Woodman Park School

Oyster River Preschool Education Program

Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street

Moharimet School

Seacoast Charter School

Newington Public School

Rollinsford Grade School

Idlehurst Elementary School

Maple Wood Elementary School

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