East Derry Memorial Elementary School

Summary:

East Derry Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 356 students in grades K-5 in Derry, New Hampshire, which is part of the Derry Cooperative School District.

East Derry Memorial Elementary School consistently outperforms the Derry Cooperative School District and the state of New Hampshire in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 50% of East Derry students were proficient or better in reading, compared to 47% for the district and 53% for the state. In math, 47% of East Derry students were proficient or better, compared to 35% for the district and 41% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade, where 65% of students were proficient or better in math and 60% in reading, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, East Derry Memorial Elementary School has a higher percentage of non-white students compared to the surrounding Derry Cooperative School District schools.

However, the school's lower performance for its special education students is an area that warrants further investigation and improvement. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 56 out of 70 New Hampshire elementary schools for its special education students, receiving a 1-star rating, in contrast to the school's overall ranking of 127 out of 237 elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Ernest P. Barka Elementary School and Grinnell School, which are also part of the Derry Cooperative School District, East Derry Memorial Elementary School stands out as a relatively strong performer, particularly in its math and reading proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 18 Dubeau Dr.
       Derry, NH  03038-4807


(603) 432-1260

District: Derry Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,447 Help


Students who attend East Derry Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Running Brook Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.2% Help


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Compare Details East Derry Memorial Elementary School ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Derry Cooperative School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Derry Memorial Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Derry Memorial Elementary School is $14,447, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Derry Memorial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Derry Memorial Elementary School 137th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See East Derry Memorial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Derry Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Cooperative School District 125th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Derry Memorial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Derry Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.04 147th 238 38.2%
2007 52.89 121st 237 48.9%
2008 59.15 100th 236 57.6%
2009 50.23 131st 240 45.4%
2010 75.12 45th 242 81.4%
2011 69.32 73rd 237 69.2%
2012 74.66 49th 241 79.7%
2013 54.05 121st 241 49.8%
2014 64.35 79th 242 67.4%
2015 65.47 67th 206 67.5%
2016 58.74 98th 244 59.8%
2017 49.49 125th 229 45.4%
2018 49.60 123rd 231 46.8%
2019 56.19 104th 231 55.0%
2021 54.36 99th 211 53.1%
2022 53.50 114th 233 51.1%
2023 47.71 127th 237 46.4%
2024 42.59 137th 234 41.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Derry Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.62 36th 52 30.8%
2019 62.96 15th 60 75.0%
2022 41.58 36th 59 39.0%
2023 26.20 56th 70 20.0%
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Rank History for Female students at East Derry Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.94 92nd 190 51.6%
2019 60.61 75th 192 60.9%
2021 54.48 75th 160 53.1%
2022 52.21 89th 187 52.4%
2023 44.34 116th 193 39.9%
2024 45.69 108th 187 42.2%
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Rank History for Male students at East Derry Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.12 107th 195 45.1%
2019 51.97 94th 195 51.8%
2021 53.85 74th 168 56.0%
2022 52.94 90th 194 53.6%
2023 50.37 100th 199 49.7%
2024 40.69 125th 193 35.2%
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Rank History for White students at East Derry Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.20 122nd 227 46.3%
2019 58.98 91st 229 60.3%
2021 52.65 101st 209 51.7%
2022 51.93 114th 229 50.2%
2023 43.10 141st 233 39.5%
2024 42.93 137th 228 39.9%
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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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Enrollment information for East Derry Memorial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 711 9 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1992 742 8 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1993 787 4 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1994 813 3 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1995 734 4 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1996 734 4 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1997 776 5 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 797
1998 801 6 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1999 808 8 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2000 808 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 821
2001 782 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2002 748 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2003 748 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2004 694 6 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2005 643 6 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2006 490 2 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2007 448 5 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2008 387 4 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2009 433 4 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2010 377 4 1 9 1 0 23 0 415
2011 376 4 2 9 3 0 19 0 413
2012 367 0 6 12 5 0 22 0 412
2013 369 0 6 14 6 0 22 0 417
2014 365 1 4 12 5 0 17 0 404
2015 335 3 7 12 7 0 19 0 383
2016 356 5 6 13 4 0 20 0 404
2017 377 6 4 15 4 0 18 0 424
2018 405 3 6 14 5 0 17 0 450
2019 363 6 7 15 3 1 19 0 414
2020 361 5 5 19 3 1 20 0 414
2021 330 5 4 23 2 0 19 0 383
2022 315 5 6 25 0 0 23 0 374
2023 300 5 4 25 1 0 21 0 356

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 East Derry Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 730 29.0 25.1 3.8
1992 768 30.0 25.6 4.6
1993 801 31.0 25.8 4.9
1994 828 31.0 26.7 3.7
1995 753 32.0 23.5 5.3
1996 753 32.0 23.5 5.3
1997 797 34.5 23.1 4.5
1998 819 44.5 18.4 6.1
1999 827 34.5 24.0 6.3
2000 821 49.0 16.8 8.9
2001 794 33.0 24.1 8.7
2002 762 44.4 17.2 6.7
2003 762 44.4 17.2 6.7
2004 711 48.5 14.7 6.8
2005 670 45.5 14.7 8.1
2006 503 40.0 12.6 10.5
2007 465 38.8 12.0 10.3
2008 400 35.8 11.2 9.3
2009 446 35.7 12.5 9.6
2010 415 34.7 11.9 11.8
2011 413 35.7 11.5 10.2
2012 412 31.6 13.0 13.1
2013 417 31.7 13.1 14.1
2014 404 33.1 12.2 9.4
2015 383 29.0 13.2 10.4
2016 404 27.0 14.9 14.6
2017 424 31.2 13.5 15.1
2018 450 30.9 14.5 14.7
2019 414 30.5 13.5 14.7
2020 414 30.0 13.8 15
2021 383 30.3 12.6 17.2
2022 374 30.3 12.3 13.9
2023 356 29.3 12.1 11.2

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 East Derry Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 730 29.0 25.1 3.8
1992 768 30.0 25.6 4.6
1993 801 31.0 25.8 4.9
1994 828 31.0 26.7 3.7
1995 753 32.0 23.5 5.3
1996 753 32.0 23.5 5.3
1997 797 34.5 23.1 4.5
1998 819 44.5 18.4 6.1
1999 827 34.5 24.0 6.3
2000 821 49.0 16.8 8.9
2001 794 33.0 24.1 8.7
2002 762 44.4 17.2 6.7
2003 762 44.4 17.2 6.7
2004 711 48.5 14.7 6.8
2005 670 45.5 14.7 8.1
2006 503 40.0 12.6 10.5
2007 465 38.8 12.0 10.3
2008 400 35.8 11.2 9.3
2009 446 35.7 12.5 9.6
2010 415 34.7 11.9 11.8
2011 413 35.7 11.5 10.2
2012 412 31.6 13.0 13.1
2013 417 31.7 13.1 14.1
2014 404 33.1 12.2 9.4
2015 383 29.0 13.2 10.4
2016 404 27.0 14.9 14.6
2017 424 31.2 13.5 15.1
2018 450 30.9 14.5 14.7
2019 414 30.5 13.5 14.7
2020 414 30.0 13.8 15
2021 383 30.3 12.6 17.2
2022 374 30.3 12.3 13.9
2023 356 29.3 12.1 11.2

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 East Derry Memorial Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,447

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Derry Memorial Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 127th of 237 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)7353
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)5951
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)6356
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)4841
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)6747
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)6048
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)5341
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)5248
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)4733
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)4836
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)4655
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)6051
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)3634
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Derry Cooperative School District)4139
 2%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)6243
 19%
   All Grades Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)4836
 12%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)5451
 3%
   All Grades Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)5145
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (East Derry Memorial Elementary School)3634
 2%
   All Grades Science (Derry Cooperative School District)3738
 1%
   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 Students414356
 14%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic1525
 66.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White363300
 17.4%
Two or More Races1921
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.7%11.2%
 3.5%


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Students who attend East Derry Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Running Brook Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended East Derry Memorial Elementary School.

East Derry Memorial Elementary School ranks 137th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at East Derry Memorial Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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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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