Derry Cooperative School District
School District · Derry, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
3,093
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
3,093
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#52 of 90
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,091
$291 vs New Hampshire median
District size
3,093 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Derry Cooperative School District ranks #52 of 90 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Derry Cooperative School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Derry Village School (7.7/10), Grinnell School (7.7/10), and Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Derry Cooperative School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Derry Cooperative School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derry Village School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Grinnell School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Gilbert H. Hood Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | East Derry Memorial Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | West Running Brook Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | South Range Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Derry Cooperative School District
Derry Cooperative School District is a Derry, New Hampshire school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,093 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. District-level spending was $22,091 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Derry Cooperative School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Derry Village School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Derry Cooperative School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Derry Cooperative School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Derry Cooperative School District with test data.
Schools in Derry Cooperative School District
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Derry
- Total Enrollment
- 3,093
- Teachers (FTE)
- 248
- District spending per student
- $22,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Derry Cooperative School District?
The average composite rating for Derry Cooperative School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District's district-level spending was $22,091 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Derry Cooperative School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Derry Cooperative School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Village School is the highest-rated school in Derry Cooperative School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Derry Cooperative School District?
Across schools in Derry Cooperative School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Derry Cooperative School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Derry Cooperative School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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