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#217 of 480 schools in NH

Top 45% in state

Woodbury School

Middle School · Salem School District · Salem, NH

A Salem School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

206 Main St., Salem, NH 03079

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$19,909
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Woodbury School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

17.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Woodbury School 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,084/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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

$101,339

Median home value

$438,500

Median rent

$1,487/mo

College educated

39.1%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Windham Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.15–64.7 mi433Compare →
Arlington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.95–85.0 mi588Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Salem School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$19,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodbury School is listed in Salem School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodbury School

Woodbury School is a public middle school in Salem, NH, part of Salem School District, serving approximately 772 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodbury School

What grades does Woodbury School serve?

Woodbury School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Woodbury School?

Woodbury School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodbury School rank in NH?

Woodbury School ranks #217 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Woodbury School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodbury School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Woodbury School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodbury School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodbury School a charter school?

No, Woodbury School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodbury School a Title I school?

No, Woodbury School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodbury School?

17.7% of students at Woodbury 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
772
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 03079)
30,646
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
44.5
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 03079; 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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