Derry Cooperative School District
School District · Derry, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,091
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,091
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#38 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,091
$291 vs New Hampshire median
District size
3,093 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
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. The district invests $22,091 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, 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 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Derry Cooperative School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.0%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Derry
- Total Enrollment
- 3,093
- Teachers (FTE)
- 248
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District spends $22,091 per student per year.
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 8.4/10.
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 43.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.0%. 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 6.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Derry Cooperative School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Claremont School District (6)
- Londonderry School District (6)
- Merrimack School District (6)
- Newfound Area School District (6)
- Portsmouth School District (6)
- Conway School District (5)
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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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