16 Spring Valley Dr
Grantham, NH 03753

If your child has no special needs, perhaps a good school. If they have any special needs, the staff turnover is very high,, often unable to provide an experienced and trained specialist. We’ve had exceptional Gen Ed teachers, and average Gen Ed teachers. We’ve had so many special Ed teachers, they don’t stay and high turnover is connected to poorly run department. Testing is based too heavily on standardized test scores and not assessment data for creating IEP goals. Parent input is often ignored. Special education at this school ranks a 1.

The school has been rebuilt and is beautiful. The teachers are very engaged with the kids and it shows in the progress that has been made in recent years. We are seeing the great improvement in the students from investing in them with a great building.

Overall, our child has thrived academically and socially at IRS. We have found most teachers to be extremely caring. The office staff and school leaders provide clear communication. Our family has felt welcomed. The middle school years can be challenging and IRS has supported our child’s growth and development in healthy ways. As a small rural school serving a diverse community, IRS does a good job of offering a strong and holistic foundation for our kids.