Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
32 Van Buren Ave,  Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth School District
3.7
323 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11%
State Average
29%
Science
29%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
72.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.8%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
6.8%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/10/2024
Amazing school - teachers are caring and very talented educators. The outdoor classroom and nature-based playground and nature education are huge bonuses, plus lots of different after school activities.
5.0 other
12/31/2023
We have loved Dondero. Our daughter is in her third year there and she’s made great friendships, had wonderful teachers and has loved her time there so far. They have a large emphasis on outdoor learning, the nature playground is wonderful!
1.0 parent
1/21/2021
We moved to this town specifically for the schools. My wife works in education and has many contacts througout NH schools and identified this location based on her experience. The first year we were quite satisfied with our experience. However, the entire district has neglected students during the p...
5.0 parent
1/4/2020
Dondero school is well-rounded, inclusionary, nature-based, community oriented, and an overall amazing school. The administration is solid and teachers are extremely qualified. There is a heavy emphasis on arts, nature and community with frequent extracurricular opportunities for the whole family to...

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