Below Average
#408 of 480 schools in NH
Pelham Memorial School
Middle School · Pelham School District · Pelham, NH
A middle school in Pelham, NH where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
59 Marsh Rd., Pelham, NH 03076
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pelham Memorial School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pelham Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pelham), 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
$126,804
Median home value
$484,500
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Windham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–8 | 3.5 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Justus C. Richardson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| Tyngsborough MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pelham School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pelham Memorial School is listed in Pelham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pelham Memorial School
Pelham Memorial School is a public middle school in Pelham, NH, part of Pelham School District, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pelham Memorial School
What grades does Pelham Memorial School serve?
Pelham Memorial School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pelham Memorial School?
Pelham Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Memorial School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pelham Memorial School rank in NH?
Pelham Memorial School ranks #408 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Pelham Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pelham Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Pelham Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pelham Memorial School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pelham Memorial School a charter school?
No, Pelham Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pelham Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Pelham Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pelham Memorial School?
8.9% of students at Pelham Memorial School 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (603) 635-2321
- Area population (ZIP 03076)
- 14,333
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
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 03076; 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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