Garrison School
Dover, NH 03820
Phone: (603) 516-6752
District: Dover School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4 • 353 students
Garrison School, a public school located in Dover, NH, serves grades K-4 in the Dover School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Garrison School is a public school located in Dover, NH. 353 students attend Garrison School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 NH Statewide Assessment System data from New Hampshire Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from New Hampshire Department of Education. |
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Wondering why the kids aren't getting any better with reading. Well because library time is now play time with no reading time during library. I asked the kids why aren't they reading during library. They explained library time is now socializing time instead of reading time . That's just great ! Public schools are failing our children.
Posted: April 15, 2022
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Posted: April 15, 2022
Garrison elementary is the most warm, kind and welcoming community that you could hope for. Not only is it an incredible academic environment where the children feel they have the freedom to explore and learn the way children should, but the educators and administrators are the most wonderful people Ive had the pleasure of meeting. Despite attacks on public schools, do your research and youll be pleasantly surprised.
Posted: August 21, 2019
It really depends. Our kids K teacher was excellent - caring, supportive and fun. The next year was an entirely different experience with an educator who had a rougher approach to handling kids. It's tough to generalize that teachers as this school are effective because there is such a wide range.
Posted: August 21, 2019
They do have several good staff members who facilitate personal growth. There are additional resources for children who need an emotional boost.
Posted: August 21, 2019
Leadership needs to do a better job bringing community of parents and kids together into the school more than once a year(see overview).
Posted: August 21, 2019
I don't have any experience dealing with this.
Posted: August 21, 2019
I don't have any experience dealing with this.
Posted: August 21, 2019
Garrison has the potential to be a great school -caring teachers, supportive parents, upgraded facilities. It's not there yet, but feel it could be with a few tweaks.
There is a lack of engagement bringing parents into the school to see what kids are doing. We are invited into Garrison once a year to meet their teacher and see the classroom. Beyond that there is nothing which gives parents the opportunity to see what kids are working on in the classroom and beyond. Yes, I know there is PTA and classroom volunteering, but for those of us who work regular jobs this can be difficult.
Some suggestions - Holiday concert. Art show. Read Aloud. Really ANY activity which brings together the community of parents and kids and shows us what they are working on. Otherwise we feel locked out, quite literally, which bring me to my next point.
Yes, I know we live in a new era of safety. I get it and by no means expect to walk right into a school. However, the front office staff can be downright confrontational and rude when you arrive at the school. I have experienced and witnesses this on numerous times where visitors are treated in such a crass matter that it leaves my head shaking. Smile. Be polite. Don't assume the worst from people. Very basic civility can go a long way leaving a good impression with parents.
I am optimistic that with the right focus by leadership Garrison can become a great school.
Posted: August 21, 2019
Most of the learning is done in the classroom. There is some homework, but not enough to bog kids down at this age.
Posted: August 12, 2019
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They offer a behavioral program in Kindergarten that teaches students how to handle problems that occur on different levels and try to build on that every year.
Posted: August 12, 2019
Posted: August 12, 2019
I do not have any personal experience with this. I do know of paraprofessional support and have found that these individuals are very knowledgeable and supportive of students.
Posted: August 12, 2019
I have no information to base my answer on.
Posted: August 12, 2019
Very positive. The teacher/ student ratio is great and the administration seems very committed to running an excellent school. The school has just been fully renovated and the school operated fairly smoothly throughout the whole process.
Posted: August 12, 2019
School is following research that shows homework is not effective in improving school perform and encourages parents incorporate learning into everyday conversations and life experiences.
Posted: January 17, 2019
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Posted: January 17, 2019
This is a really great school. Probably the best school in the entire Dover district. The staff is very caring and professional. The curriculum is way above average. Lots of after-school activities. And with all the new construction finishing this year this school should shine. Our son really likes it and feels very comfortable there. We are moving and we definitely will miss this great school.
Posted: January 17, 2019
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Posted: August 11, 2018
My sons have enjoyed the talented and supportive staff at GES. There are numerous opportunities for student enrichment and community involvement. I am extremely impressed by the way they have handled the massive renovation with flexibility and consideration for student needs.
Posted: August 11, 2018
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Posted: February 4, 2014
As a parent, I find the school's curriculum above average and the faculty and staff very welcoming and friendly.
Posted: June 23, 2013
Very safe and community oriented school. A lot of programs and activities and my child very at home going there
Posted: March 3, 2013
I twins that started in Kidergarten here this fall. They have adjusted well and I feel very welcome at the school. As a teacher for another district I am pretty critical about curriculum and programming. Overall my wife and I have been very satisitified!
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