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#228 of 480 schools in NH

Top 47% in state

Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem)

Middle School · Newmarket School District · Newmarket, NH

A middle school in Newmarket, NH where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

213 S. Main St., Newmarket, NH 03857

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$23,575
Chronic Absenteeism4%

Students at Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average432/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newmarket), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,345

Median home value

$384,900

Median rent

$1,648/mo

College educated

49.7%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oyster River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.45–84.5 mi618Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Newmarket School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$23,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) is listed in Newmarket School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem)

Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) is a public middle school in Newmarket, NH, part of Newmarket School District, serving approximately 225 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 480 schools in NH.

State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem)

What grades does Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) serve?

Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem)?

Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem)?

The student-teacher ratio at Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) rank in NH?

Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) ranks #228 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) a charter school?

No, Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) a Title I school?

No, Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem)?

20.9% of students at Newmarket Jr.-sr. High (elem) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.0%
Area population (ZIP 03857)
9,431
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
39.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03857; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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