Very Good
#110 of 480 schools in NH
Top 23% in state
Stratham Memorial School
Elementary School · Stratham School District · Stratham, NH
An elementary school in Stratham, NH serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
39 Gifford Farm Rd., Stratham, NH 03885
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stratham Memorial School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stratham Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average347/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stratham), 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
$141,438
Median home value
$599,500
Median rent
$2,265/mo
College educated
65.7%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03885; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Greenland Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Newfields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (e)Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 66 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Stratham School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stratham Memorial School is listed in Stratham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stratham Memorial School
Stratham Memorial School is a public elementary school in Stratham, NH, part of Stratham School District, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stratham Memorial School
What grades does Stratham Memorial School serve?
Stratham Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stratham Memorial School?
Stratham Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratham Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratham Memorial School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stratham Memorial School rank in NH?
Stratham Memorial School ranks #110 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Stratham Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratham Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Stratham Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratham Memorial School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stratham Memorial School a charter school?
No, Stratham Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stratham Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Stratham Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stratham Memorial School?
6.2% of students at Stratham 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (603) 772-5413
- Area population (ZIP 03885)
- 7,742
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 03885; 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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