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8.2avg / 10

Oyster River Coop School District

School District · Durham, New Hampshire

Students: 2,116
Teachers (FTE): 178

Avg Rating

8.2

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,116

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

New Hampshire rank

#6 of 90

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.9

above New Hampshire avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,030

+$648 vs New Hampshire median

District size

2,116 students

Larger than New Hampshire median

The short answer

Oyster River Coop School District ranks #6 of 90 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Oyster River Coop School District's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Moharimet School (9.0/10), Mast Way School (8.5/10), and Oyster River Middle School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Oyster River Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +3.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oyster River Coop School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Oyster River Coop School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Moharimet School9.0 / 10
2Mast Way School8.5 / 10
3Oyster River Middle School8.4 / 10
4Oyster River High School7.0 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Oyster River Coop School District

Oyster River Coop School District is a Durham, New Hampshire school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,116 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $23,030 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 8.2/10, Oyster River Coop School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Moharimet School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Oyster River Coop School District students show an average math proficiency of 70.8% and ELA proficiency of 77.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Oyster River Coop School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency70.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency77.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Oyster River Coop School District with test data.

Schools in Oyster River Coop School District

5 schools

District Details

State
New Hampshire
City
Durham
Total Enrollment
2,116
Teachers (FTE)
178
District spending per student
$23,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oyster River Coop School District?

Oyster River Coop School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Oyster River Coop School District?

The average composite rating for Oyster River Coop School District is 8.2/10. 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 Oyster River Coop School District?

Oyster River Coop School District's district-level spending was $23,030 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 Oyster River Coop School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Oyster River Coop School District is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Oyster River Coop School District?

Moharimet School is the highest-rated school in Oyster River Coop School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Oyster River Coop School District?

Across schools in Oyster River Coop School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Oyster River Coop School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?

Oyster River Coop School District has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 5 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
8.2/10
Math Proficiency
70.8%
ELA Proficiency
77.3%

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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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