Summary:
The 03246 zip code area in Laconia, New Hampshire is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Laconia School District. While the schools share a common district, the data reveals stark differences in their academic performance, with Elm Street School emerging as the clear standout in the area.
Elm Street School outperforms the other schools and the district/state averages across key metrics, including proficiency rates in math, reading, and science. It has the highest statewide ranking, earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Laconia High School and Laconia Middle School struggle to meet state benchmarks, often lagging 10-20 percentage points behind in proficiency rates. The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with Woodland Heights Elementary having the highest free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students.
Overall, the schools in the 03246 zip code area exhibit significant performance differences, with Elm Street School standing out as the highest-performing school. The Laconia School District as a whole is ranked 130 out of 163 districts in New Hampshire, suggesting systemic challenges that may need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes across the district.
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