Is McClelland School a good school?

McClelland School ranks in the bottom 13.2% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend McClelland School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended McClelland School.

What is the racial makeup of McClelland School?

Students at McClelland School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of McClelland School attend?

Students who attend McClelland School usually go on to attend: Middle : Rochester Middle School High : Bud Carlson Academy High : Spaulding High School

McClelland School

Summary:

McClelland School is an elementary school in Rochester, New Hampshire, serving 346 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and lower performance compared to the Rochester School District and state averages.

McClelland School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.31%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, the school consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates in mathematics (29%), reading (34%), and science (16%) that are significantly lower than the state averages (41%, 53%, and 36%, respectively). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.23% to 39.58% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Rochester School District, McClelland School generally performs worse academically. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's mathematics proficiency rate (29%) was lower than the district average (24%) and the state average (41%). The school's racial makeup and high percentage of students from low-income families may be contributing factors to its lower academic performance, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and a focus on equity and inclusion within the school community.

Detail:

Public K-5

59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867-4404

(603) 332-2180

District: Rochester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
203^rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,254

Students who attend McClelland School usually attend:

Middle:	Rochester Middle School
High:	Bud Carlson Academy
	Spaulding High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McClelland School ranks worse than 86.8% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McClelland School is 11.6, which is the 2^nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Rochester School District. (See more...)

Compare McClelland School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McClelland School is $15,254. 5 elementary schools in the Rochester School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McClelland School:

SchoolDigger ranks McClelland School 203^rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See McClelland School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Rochester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester School District 139^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McClelland School

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Rank History for all students at McClelland School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	48.83	131^st	238	45.0%
2007	69.29	67^th	237	71.7%
2008	69.94	60^th	236	74.6%
2009	81.30	23^rd	240	90.4%
2010	59.58	105^th	242	56.6%
2011	43.17	151^st	237	36.3%
2012	37.82	171^st	241	29.0%
2013	33.34	185^th	241	23.2%
2014	52.93	122^nd	242	49.6%
2016	47.89	144^th	244	41.0%
2018	12.94	214^th	231	7.4%
2019	28.53	173^rd	231	25.1%
2021	14.02	196^th	211	7.1%
2022	21.74	197^th	233	15.5%
2023	24.55	191^st	237	19.4%
2024	15.55	203^rd	234	13.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McClelland School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.88	49^th	59	16.9%
2023	18.89	64^th	70	8.6%

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Rank History for Female students at McClelland School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	9.30	183^rd	190	3.7%
2019	33.30	142^nd	192	26.0%
2022	29.94	140^th	187	25.1%
2023	23.94	161^st	193	16.6%
2024	13.01	170^th	187	9.1%

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Rank History for Male students at McClelland School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	20.08	166^th	195	14.9%
2019	27.51	155^th	195	20.5%
2021	13.28	157^th	168	6.5%
2022	22.76	157^th	194	19.1%
2023	34.76	140^th	199	29.6%
2024	27.61	153^rd	193	20.7%

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Rank History for White students at McClelland School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	13.70	212^th	227	6.6%
2019	30.31	171^st	229	25.3%
2021	18.94	181^st	209	13.4%
2022	20.13	201^st	229	12.2%
2023	20.41	200^th	233	14.2%
2024	15.81	198^th	228	13.2%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McClelland School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	592	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	595
1992	617	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	626
1993	487	1	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	500
1994	487	2	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	502
1995	497	3	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	509
1996	497	3	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	509
1997	503	7	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	518
1998	448	6	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	460
1999	428	6	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	446
2000	404	4	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	417
2001	416	8	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	433
2002	403	9	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	418
2003	403	9	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	418
2004	406	5	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	420
2005	405	6	7	2	5	n/a	n/a	425
2006	372	6	9	2	6	n/a	n/a	395
2007	378	5	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	396
2008	379	4	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	394
2009	359	1	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	372
2010	372	9	7	25	1	0	2	416
2011	371	7	7	16	0	0	5	406
2012	366	7	5	19	0	0	6	403
2013	356	8	5	8	0	0	6	383
2014	344	5	6	5	0	0	13	373
2015	368	1	5	12	0	0	19	405
2016	336	2	4	8	0	0	19	369
2017	346	1	5	11	0	0	28	391
2018	332	2	5	15	0	0	24	378
2019	331	0	6	17	0	0	23	377
2020	342	0	7	18	0	0	23	390
2021	297	0	9	12	0	0	18	336
2022	301	1	5	11	1	0	17	336
2023	309	1	3	14	1	0	18	346
2024	269	3	4	10	1	0	16	303

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 McClelland School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	595	25.0	23.8	13.4
1992	626	34.5	18.1	17.7
1993	500	25.9	19.3	13.2
1994	502	25.5	19.7	19.3
1995	509	30.4	16.7	19.6
1996	509	30.4	16.7	19.6
1997	518	31.4	16.5	27.4
1998	460	30.8	14.9	30.9
1999	446	29.0	15.4	32.3
2000	417	30.1	13.9	35.5
2001	433	36.3	11.9	27.7
2002	418	31.0	13.5	25.4
2003	418	31.0	13.5	25.4
2004	420	31.0	13.5	31.4
2005	425	29.6	14.4	27.5
2006	395	29.6	13.3	30.9
2007	396	29.0	13.7	31.6
2008	394	28.0	14.1	37.1
2009	372	29.8	12.5	34.4
2010	416	30.3	13.7	44
2011	406	28.6	14.1	44.8
2012	403	29.2	13.8	41.4
2013	383	29.2	13.1	38.6
2014	373	26.2	14.2	39.9
2015	405	28.0	14.4	47.7
2016	369	29.0	12.7	45.3
2017	391	29.3	13.3	41.4
2018	378	29.3	12.9	41.8
2019	377	28.7	13.1	44.6
2020	390	28.7	13.5	41
2021	336	30.2	11.1	39.6
2022	336	25.0	13.4	34.2
2023	346	24.0	14.4	39
2024	303	26.0	11.6	35.6

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 McClelland School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	595	25.0	23.8	13.4
1992	626	34.5	18.1	17.7
1993	500	25.9	19.3	13.2
1994	502	25.5	19.7	19.3
1995	509	30.4	16.7	19.6
1996	509	30.4	16.7	19.6
1997	518	31.4	16.5	27.4
1998	460	30.8	14.9	30.9
1999	446	29.0	15.4	32.3
2000	417	30.1	13.9	35.5
2001	433	36.3	11.9	27.7
2002	418	31.0	13.5	25.4
2003	418	31.0	13.5	25.4
2004	420	31.0	13.5	31.4
2005	425	29.6	14.4	27.5
2006	395	29.6	13.3	30.9
2007	396	29.0	13.7	31.6
2008	394	28.0	14.1	37.1
2009	372	29.8	12.5	34.4
2010	416	30.3	13.7	44
2011	406	28.6	14.1	44.8
2012	403	29.2	13.8	41.4
2013	383	29.2	13.1	38.6
2014	373	26.2	14.2	39.9
2015	405	28.0	14.4	47.7
2016	369	29.0	12.7	45.3
2017	391	29.3	13.3	41.4
2018	378	29.3	12.9	41.8
2019	377	28.7	13.1	44.6
2020	390	28.7	13.5	41
2021	336	30.2	11.1	39.6
2022	336	25.0	13.4	34.2
2023	346	24.0	14.4	39
2024	303	26.0	11.6	35.6

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 McClelland School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,254

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McClelland 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 173^rd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 191^st of 237 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (McClelland School)	34	37	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rochester School District)	68	35	33%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (McClelland School)	50	37	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Rochester School District)	44	34	10%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (McClelland School)	33	38	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rochester School District)	48	33	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (McClelland School)	52	38	14%
4th Grade Reading (Rochester School District)	64	29	35%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McClelland School)	53	35	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rochester School District)	55	26	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (McClelland School)	37	32	5%
5th Grade Reading (Rochester School District)	51	33	18%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (McClelland School)	21	20	1%
5th Grade Science (Rochester School District)	23	16	7%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (McClelland School)	38	37	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Rochester School District)	43	26	17%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (McClelland School)	47	36	11%
All Grades Reading (Rochester School District)	50	34	16%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (McClelland School)	21	20	1%
All Grades Science (Rochester School District)	42	25	17%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	346	8.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	17	14	17.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	331	309	6.6%
Two or More Races	23	18	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	39%	5.5%

Schools Near McClelland School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)				NH SAS Reading (2024)				NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
McClelland School	Public	K-5	59 Brock St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-2180	303	26	11.6	35.6%	269 (88.8%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	15.6	203^rd of 234 public elementary schools	13.2%		24.5	191^st of 237 public elementary schools	19.4%	12	36.0	24.0	27.0	29.0	33.0	22.0	44.0	34.0	16.0	16.0	$15,254
William Allen School	Public	K-5	23 Granite St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-2280	292	22	13.2	52.1%	253 (86.6%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (7.9%)	17.3	201^st of 234 public elementary schools	14.1%		12.1	220^th of 237 public elementary schools	7.2%	19	45.0	19.0	22.0	28.0	38.0		37.0	30.0	15.0	15.0	$16,689
Maple Street Magnet School	Public	K-5	27 Maple Street	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-6481	111	8	13.8	35.1%	98 (88.3%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)	43.2	135^th of 234 public elementary schools	42.3%		29.8	173^rd of 237 public elementary schools	27.0%	38	21.0	69.0	21.0	33.0	47.0	62.0	53.0	53.0	32.0	32.0	$16,897
School Street School	Public	K-4	13 School St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-6483	55	6	9.1	58.2%	50 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)	54.9	110^th of 234 public elementary schools	53.0%		33.7	167^th of 237 public elementary schools	29.5%	57	23.0	62.0		42.0	62.0	54.0		58.0			$19,543
Gonic School	Public	K-5	10 Railroad Ave.	Rochester	03839	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-6487	212	16	13.2	47.2%	187 (88.2%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.3%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	28.5	184^th of 234 public elementary schools	21.4%		28.8	179^th of 237 public elementary schools	24.5%	5	44.0	25.0	31.0	33.0	59.0	41.0	36.0	46.0	15.0	15.0	$16,261
Chamberlain Street School	Public	K-5	65 Chamberlain St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-5258	347	27	12.8	42.4%	291 (83.9%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.6%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.6%)	10.6	221^st of 234 public elementary schools	5.6%		11.3	222^nd of 237 public elementary schools	6.3%	1	28.0	27.0	19.0	24.0	28.0	30.0	25.0	28.0			$15,158
East Rochester School	Public	PK, KG-5	773 Portland St.	Rochester	03868	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-2146	297	23	12.9	36.7%	264 (88.9%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.1%)	18.8	195^th of 234 public elementary schools	16.7%		22.9	194^th of 237 public elementary schools	18.1%	1	37.0	28.0	28.0	31.0	37.0	27.0	48.0	37.0	13.0	13.0	$21,006
Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK-K	77 Ramsdell Lane	Barrington	03825	Strafford County	Barrington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 664-5586	156	10	15.6	7.1%	147 (94.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)											$10,170
Barrington Elementary School	Public	1-4	570 Calef Highway	Barrington	03825	Strafford County	Barrington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 664-2641	418	30	13.9	10.8%	390 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.6%)	45.5	133^rd of 234 public elementary schools	43.2%		53.3	108^th of 237 public elementary schools	54.4%	25	58.0	40.0		49.0	52.0	41.0		47.0			$17,125
Maple Wood Elementary School	Public	3-5	184 Maple Street	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 692-3331	287	23	12.7	40.4%	216 (75.3%)	6 (2.1%)	18 (6.3%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.1%)	12.7	211^th of 234 public elementary schools	9.8%		26.3	186^th of 237 public elementary schools	21.5%	25	27.0	18.0	23.0	23.0	31.0	27.0	41.0	33.0	20.0	20.0	$15,502

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