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Farmington School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Farmington.

Students
730
Schools
3
Spent per student
$22,968
NH $23,296
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
42%
The gist

What stands out about Farmington School District

  • School Grade D: better than 12% of New Hampshire districts
  • Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 5 pts below the state
  • 8 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 5.2% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Union.

PK–8Paul Elementary SchoolWakefield School District

Test scores vs. NH

2020–21
Math proficiency20%
State average 37.7%
Reading / language arts36%
State average 51.7%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 87.4%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$22,968 per student · 1% below NH
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 40%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 41%State 41%Federal 18%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
770’20
781’21
792’22
754’23
730’24

Down 5.2% since 2020.

Students
White 90%Two or more races 7%Hispanic 2%Asian <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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