Maude H. Trefethen School vs Portsmouth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maude H. Trefethen School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
33 students
Portsmouth Middle School
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
| Measure | Maude H. Trefethen School New Castle, New Hampshire | Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #13 of 93 |
| National rank | – | #433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 33 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 33 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 67% |
| city | New Castle | Portsmouth |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maude H. Trefethen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 88.3).
- •Maude H. Trefethen School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 67%).
- •Maude H. Trefethen School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 71%).
- •Portsmouth Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.0).
- •Portsmouth Middle School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 33.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maude H. Trefethen School better than Portsmouth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maude H. Trefethen School ranks higher (90.9 vs 88.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maude H. Trefethen School and Portsmouth Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Portsmouth in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maude H. Trefethen School: 33. Portsmouth Middle School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maude H. Trefethen School and Portsmouth Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Maude H. Trefethen School is unranked and Portsmouth Middle School is 13th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).