Oyster River Middle School

Summary:

Oyster River Middle School is a public middle school located in Durham, New Hampshire, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 643. The school is part of the Oyster River Coop School District, which is ranked 14th out of 163 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oyster River Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Hampshire, ranking 6th out of 130 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on the NH SAS assessments is exceptional, with 68% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 73% proficient or better in Reading across all grades, significantly outperforming the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 110 NH middle schools for female students, 5th out of 113 for male students, and 6th out of 48 for special education students.

Oyster River Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 84.91% White, 7.31% Asian, and 4.98% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher than many of the nearby schools, such as Rye Junior High School and Cooperative Middle School. Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 7.15% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the state average and many of the nearby schools. Oyster River Middle School also has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, which is lower than the nearby schools and allows for more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1 Coe Dr.
       Durham, NH  03824-2248


(603) 868-2155

District: Oyster River Coop School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,012 Help


Students who attend Oyster River Middle School usually attend:

High:    Oyster River High School

Feeder schools for Oyster River Middle School:

Elementary:    Mast Way School
    Moharimet School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.9%
Asian:
7.3%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.2% Help


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Compare Details Oyster River Middle School ranks better than 95.4% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Asian (7.3%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oyster River Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oyster River Middle School is $19,012.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oyster River Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oyster River Middle School 6th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Oyster River Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Oyster River Coop School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oyster River Coop School District 14th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oyster River Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oyster River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.18 13th 126 89.7%
2007 80.76 14th 125 88.8%
2008 80.10 16th 129 87.6%
2009 67.19 37th 127 70.9%
2010 82.47 16th 127 87.4%
2011 80.61 15th 128 88.3%
2012 88.74 5th 131 96.2%
2013 84.63 11th 131 91.6%
2014 85.88 10th 132 92.4%
2015 85.41 8th 107 92.5%
2016 88.74 6th 134 95.5%
2017 85.82 8th 125 93.6%
2018 90.01 7th 131 94.7%
2019 85.28 14th 128 89.1%
2021 83.67 17th 125 86.4%
2022 89.22 8th 130 93.8%
2023 92.70 6th 134 95.5%
2024 91.30 6th 130 95.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oyster River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.99 1st 49 98.0%
2019 86.22 1st 48 97.9%
2021 78.06 3rd 35 91.4%
2022 81.77 4th 47 91.5%
2023 82.22 2nd 52 96.2%
2024 77.78 6th 48 87.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Oyster River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.32 7th 116 94.0%
2019 88.12 9th 114 92.1%
2021 85.46 13th 113 88.5%
2022 89.87 6th 115 94.8%
2023 91.55 6th 114 94.7%
2024 91.17 4th 110 96.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Oyster River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.53 6th 114 94.7%
2019 82.05 15th 113 86.7%
2021 81.26 15th 116 87.1%
2022 89.06 6th 117 94.9%
2023 92.86 7th 117 94.0%
2024 91.19 5th 113 95.6%
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Rank History for White students at Oyster River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.94 5th 129 96.1%
2019 84.29 15th 126 88.1%
2021 83.08 18th 123 85.4%
2022 87.56 10th 129 92.2%
2023 91.26 7th 132 94.7%
2024 89.90 8th 128 93.8%
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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 Oyster River Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 367 2 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1992 371 3 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 384 3 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1994 454 1 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 724 4 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1996 724 4 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1997 777 3 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1998 777 3 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1999 791 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 798
2000 798 4 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2001 788 3 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2002 707 7 17 6 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 707 7 17 6 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 677 8 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2005 664 8 14 4 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2006 643 7 15 2 3 n/a n/a 0 670
2007 624 7 17 5 3 n/a n/a 0 656
2008 608 4 20 4 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2009 581 9 25 7 2 n/a n/a 0 624
2010 578 12 31 6 1 0 0 0 628
2011 577 9 31 6 1 1 3 0 628
2012 561 9 28 5 1 1 6 0 611
2013 599 4 26 8 2 1 11 0 651
2014 627 4 20 10 1 1 15 0 678
2015 604 8 29 10 2 0 26 0 679
2016 599 8 29 7 1 0 29 0 673
2017 577 5 36 6 3 0 30 0 657
2018 567 5 43 6 2 0 36 0 659
2019 577 2 43 6 0 1 38 0 667
2020 579 3 36 9 0 1 37 0 665
2021 570 1 37 9 0 1 40 0 658
2022 533 4 47 8 0 0 37 0 629
2023 546 8 47 10 0 0 32 0 643

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 Oyster River Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 381 25.7 14.8 5.2
1992 386 25.1 15.3 3.6
1993 401 24.9 16.1 2.5
1994 465 33.6 13.8 3.2
1995 741 53.3 13.9 4
1996 741 53.3 13.9 4
1997 801 52.5 15.3 3.7
1998 789 54.5 14.5 3.9
1999 798 55.4 14.4 5
2000 815 59.3 13.7 6.1
2001 802 59.7 13.4 5.7
2002 738 60.5 12.2 5.4
2003 738 60.5 12.2 5.4
2004 701 60.2 11.6 7.6
2005 692 60.2 11.5 7.7
2006 670 60.2 11.1 4
2007 656 59.7 11.0 4.6
2008 637 58.7 10.9 4.7
2009 624 57.5 10.9 6.4
2010 628 59.5 10.5 5.1
2011 628 58.5 10.7 4.8
2012 611 62.0 9.8 7.5
2013 651 62.0 10.5 7.5
2014 678 60.1 11.2 8.1
2015 679 60.0 11.3 6.8
2016 673 61.0 11.0 7.7
2017 657 58.6 11.2 7
2018 659 59.6 11.0 8
2019 667 61.6 10.8 6.4
2020 665 61.6 10.7 6.5
2021 658 61.6 10.6 8.8
2022 629 61.8 10.1 5.2
2023 643 60.8 10.5 7.2

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 Oyster River Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 381 25.7 14.8 5.2
1992 386 25.1 15.3 3.6
1993 401 24.9 16.1 2.5
1994 465 33.6 13.8 3.2
1995 741 53.3 13.9 4
1996 741 53.3 13.9 4
1997 801 52.5 15.3 3.7
1998 789 54.5 14.5 3.9
1999 798 55.4 14.4 5
2000 815 59.3 13.7 6.1
2001 802 59.7 13.4 5.7
2002 738 60.5 12.2 5.4
2003 738 60.5 12.2 5.4
2004 701 60.2 11.6 7.6
2005 692 60.2 11.5 7.7
2006 670 60.2 11.1 4
2007 656 59.7 11.0 4.6
2008 637 58.7 10.9 4.7
2009 624 57.5 10.9 6.4
2010 628 59.5 10.5 5.1
2011 628 58.5 10.7 4.8
2012 611 62.0 9.8 7.5
2013 651 62.0 10.5 7.5
2014 678 60.1 11.2 8.1
2015 679 60.0 11.3 6.8
2016 673 61.0 11.0 7.7
2017 657 58.6 11.2 7
2018 659 59.6 11.0 8
2019 667 61.6 10.8 6.4
2020 665 61.6 10.7 6.5
2021 658 61.6 10.6 8.8
2022 629 61.8 10.1 5.2
2023 643 60.8 10.5 7.2

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 Oyster River Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,012

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oyster River Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 6th of 134 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Oyster River Middle School)6261
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oyster River Coop School District)6261
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Oyster River Middle School)7578
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Oyster River Coop School District)7578
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Oyster River Middle School)5757
   5th Grade Science (Oyster River Coop School District)5757
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oyster River Middle School)8670
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oyster River Coop School District)8670
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Oyster River Middle School)7774
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Oyster River Coop School District)7774
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oyster River Middle School)7474
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oyster River Coop School District)7474
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Oyster River Middle School)7376
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Oyster River Coop School District)7376
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oyster River Middle School)6568
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oyster River Coop School District)6568
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Oyster River Middle School)6378
 15%
   8th Grade Reading (Oyster River Coop School District)6378
 15%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Oyster River Middle School)6061
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Oyster River Coop School District)6061
 1%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Oyster River Middle School)7268
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Oyster River Coop School District)7468
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Oyster River Middle School)7276
 4%
   All Grades Reading (Oyster River Coop School District)7476
 2%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Oyster River Middle School)5959
   All Grades Science (Oyster River Coop School District)5856
 2%
   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 Students667643
 3.6%
African American28
 300%
American Indian00
Asian4347
 9.3%
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White577546
 5.4%
Two or More Races3832
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.4%7.2%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oyster River Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Oyster River Middle School.

Students who attend Oyster River Middle School usually go on to attend Oyster River High School

Yes! Oyster River Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 130 New Hampshire middle schools.

Students at Oyster River Middle School are 85% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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