Cooperative Middle School

Summary:

Cooperative Middle School is a public middle school located in Stratham, New Hampshire, serving 951 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Exeter Region Cooperative School District, which is ranked 35 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cooperative Middle School consistently performs above the state average in academic proficiency, with 56% of students proficient in Mathematics, 62% in Reading, and 52% in Science, compared to state averages of 41%, 53%, and 36%, respectively. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance in certain student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 18 New Hampshire middle schools for Hispanic students and 4th out of 10 for Asian students. Additionally, Cooperative Middle School ranks 9th out of 48 New Hampshire middle schools for its special education students, indicating strong support and outcomes for this population. With a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, the school provides a more personalized learning environment compared to nearby schools and the state average.

While Cooperative Middle School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 90.75% of students identifying as White, the school outperforms many of the nearby middle schools, such as Dover Middle School, Sanborn Regional Middle School, and Newmarket Junior-Senior High School, in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, schools like Oyster River Middle School and Rye Junior High School also demonstrate strong academic performance and may serve as useful benchmarks for Cooperative Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 Academic Way
       Stratham, NH  03885-2581


(603) 775-8700

District: Exeter Region Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,941 Help


Students who attend Cooperative Middle School usually attend:

High:    Exeter High School

Feeder schools for Cooperative Middle School:

Elementary:    East Kingston Elementary School
    Kensington Elementary School
    Lincoln Street Elementary School
    Main Street School
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  951

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Asian:
3.7%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


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Compare Details Cooperative Middle School ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Asian (3.7%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cooperative Middle School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cooperative Middle School is $17,941.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cooperative Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cooperative Middle School 24th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Cooperative Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Exeter Region Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Exeter Region Cooperative School District 35th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cooperative Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cooperative Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.43 9th 126 92.9%
2007 88.19 10th 125 92.0%
2008 85.41 12th 129 90.7%
2009 87.26 9th 127 92.9%
2010 84.43 12th 127 90.6%
2011 82.99 13th 128 89.8%
2012 83.95 11th 131 91.6%
2013 87.01 8th 131 93.9%
2014 76.21 24th 132 81.8%
2015 60.31 43rd 107 59.8%
2016 64.80 41st 134 69.4%
2017 66.15 39th 125 68.8%
2018 68.58 31st 131 76.3%
2019 68.01 38th 128 70.3%
2021 63.86 38th 125 69.6%
2022 65.40 32nd 130 75.4%
2023 69.02 32nd 134 76.1%
2024 75.82 24th 130 81.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cooperative Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.43 33rd 49 32.7%
2019 59.67 11th 48 77.1%
2021 52.69 14th 35 60.0%
2022 52.03 19th 47 59.6%
2023 56.75 17th 52 67.3%
2024 67.53 9th 48 81.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cooperative Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.28 30th 116 74.1%
2019 62.39 35th 114 69.3%
2021 62.17 37th 113 67.3%
2022 64.39 35th 115 69.6%
2023 75.35 23rd 114 79.8%
2024 76.78 19th 110 82.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cooperative Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.63 28th 114 75.4%
2019 74.13 26th 113 77.0%
2021 66.05 29th 116 75.0%
2022 65.82 27th 117 76.9%
2023 62.70 37th 117 68.4%
2024 73.92 21st 113 81.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cooperative Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.06 5th 16 68.8%
2023 71.47 4th 10 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cooperative Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.16 1st 18 94.4%
2023 95.17 2nd 18 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cooperative Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.33 38th 129 70.5%
2019 67.82 35th 126 72.2%
2021 61.43 40th 123 67.5%
2022 62.75 37th 129 71.3%
2023 66.21 33rd 132 75.0%
2024 73.98 23rd 128 82.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cooperative Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 1187 10 9 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1216
1999 1270 7 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1289
2000 1294 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1305
2001 1342 7 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1357
2002 1344 7 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1365
2003 1344 7 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1365
2004 1324 5 24 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1366
2005 1280 6 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1312
2006 1284 8 23 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1325
2007 1272 12 29 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1326
2008 1299 18 32 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1366
2009 1303 16 30 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1364
2010 1312 18 38 0 0 0 2 0 1370
2011 1288 9 46 0 0 0 4 0 1347
2012 1298 12 37 2 2 1 11 0 1363
2013 1295 8 36 4 4 0 9 0 1356
2014 1275 10 46 19 6 1 6 0 1363
2015 1266 8 50 22 6 1 6 0 1359
2016 1180 12 47 26 10 1 8 0 1284
2017 1208 13 45 25 8 1 14 0 1314
2018 1146 17 46 21 8 1 19 0 1258
2019 1093 14 52 23 8 1 26 0 1217
2020 998 12 55 17 6 2 26 0 1116
2021 951 7 35 22 7 3 31 0 1056
2022 873 10 30 18 3 2 30 0 966
2023 863 14 35 13 6 5 15 0 951

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cooperative Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1216 75.2 16.2 4.4
1999 1289 94.0 13.7 4.7
2000 1305 92.4 14.1 6.3
2001 1357 95.2 14.3 6.3
2002 1365 94.2 14.5 5.7
2003 1365 94.2 14.5 5.7
2004 1366 93.4 14.6 5.9
2005 1312 99.4 13.2 6.1
2006 1325 99.0 13.4 6.9
2007 1326 98.0 13.5 7
2008 1366 98.0 13.9 7
2009 1364 97.6 14.0 8.4
2010 1370 97.8 14.0 10.4
2011 1347 98.0 13.7 11.1
2012 1363 96.0 14.1 11.5
2013 1356 96.0 14.1 12.5
2014 1363 96.4 14.1 11.6
2015 1359 98.0 13.8 10.2
2016 1284 101.0 12.7 9.7
2017 1314 99.8 13.1 10
2018 1258 99.2 12.6 10.1
2019 1217 98.0 12.4 9.9
2020 1116 92.0 12.1 7.5
2021 1056 103.0 10.2 4.5
2022 966 92.0 10.5 7.2
2023 951 91.0 10.4 8.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cooperative Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1216 75.2 16.2 4.4
1999 1289 94.0 13.7 4.7
2000 1305 92.4 14.1 6.3
2001 1357 95.2 14.3 6.3
2002 1365 94.2 14.5 5.7
2003 1365 94.2 14.5 5.7
2004 1366 93.4 14.6 5.9
2005 1312 99.4 13.2 6.1
2006 1325 99.0 13.4 6.9
2007 1326 98.0 13.5 7
2008 1366 98.0 13.9 7
2009 1364 97.6 14.0 8.4
2010 1370 97.8 14.0 10.4
2011 1347 98.0 13.7 11.1
2012 1363 96.0 14.1 11.5
2013 1356 96.0 14.1 12.5
2014 1363 96.4 14.1 11.6
2015 1359 98.0 13.8 10.2
2016 1284 101.0 12.7 9.7
2017 1314 99.8 13.1 10
2018 1258 99.2 12.6 10.1
2019 1217 98.0 12.4 9.9
2020 1116 92.0 12.1 7.5
2021 1056 103.0 10.2 4.5
2022 966 92.0 10.5 7.2
2023 951 91.0 10.4 8.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cooperative Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,941

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cooperative Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 32nd of 134 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Cooperative Middle School)5656
   6th Grade Mathematics (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)5656
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Cooperative Middle School)7365
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)7365
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cooperative Middle School)5857
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)5857
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Cooperative Middle School)7069
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)7069
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cooperative Middle School)4848
   8th Grade Mathematics (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)4847
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Cooperative Middle School)6249
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)6249
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Cooperative Middle School)4942
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)4942
 7%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Cooperative Middle School)5453
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)5452
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Cooperative Middle School)6861
 7%
   All Grades Reading (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)7064
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Cooperative Middle School)4942
 7%
   All Grades Science (Exeter Region Cooperative School District)4952
 3%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1217951
 21.9%
African American1414
American Indian86
 25%
Asian5235
 32.7%
Hispanic2313
 43.5%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White1093863
 21%
Two or More Races2615
 42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.9%8.6%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cooperative Middle School

Cooperative Middle School ranks 24th of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cooperative Middle School are 91% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 951 students attended Cooperative Middle School.

Students who attend Cooperative Middle School usually go on to attend Exeter High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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