School Street School

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School Street School ranks 110 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

School Street School is an elementary school in Rochester, New Hampshire, serving 66 students in grades K-4. The school stands out as a relatively high-performing institution within the Rochester School District, which is ranked 139 out of 163 districts in the state.

Key insights about School Street School include its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of white students (81.82%) and students of two or more races (13.64%) compared to the state average. Academically, the school outperforms the Rochester School District and the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with 42% of students proficient or better in math and 58% in reading, compared to 24% and 37% for the district, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 11.4 over the past three years, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Rochester School District, School Street School stands out as a top performer, outpacing its peers in both math and reading proficiency. However, the school's inconsistent statewide ranking, ranging from 110 out of 234 schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 219 out of 244 schools in 2015-2016, suggests that its performance has been uneven over the years. Additionally, while School Street School outperforms the Rochester School District, the Somersworth and Barrington school districts in the region have higher overall performance and rankings, indicating that there may be opportunities for School Street School to learn from the practices of higher-performing schools in the area.

Detail:

Public K-4

13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867-2824

(603) 332-6483

District: Rochester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,543

Students who attend School Street School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 55

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School Street School ranks better than 53% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details School Street School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Rochester School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rochester School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School Street School is 9.1, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Rochester School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at School Street School is $19,543, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Rochester School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School Street School:

SchoolDigger ranks School Street School 110^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See School Street School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 School Street School

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Rank History for all students at School Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	46.66	136^th	238	42.9%
2007	19.68	212^th	237	10.5%
2008	46.84	146^th	236	38.1%
2009	78.41	34^th	240	85.8%
2010	60.51	101^st	242	58.3%
2011	43.69	150^th	237	36.7%
2012	21.13	215^th	241	10.8%
2013	19.05	216^th	241	10.4%
2014	20.54	214^th	242	11.6%
2016	17.25	219^th	244	10.2%
2018	47.61	130^th	231	43.7%
2019	43.50	136^th	231	41.1%
2022	18.05	208^th	233	10.7%
2023	33.68	167^th	237	29.5%
2024	54.94	110^th	234	53.0%

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Rank History for White students at School Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	49.27	125^th	227	44.9%
2019	44.22	135^th	229	41.0%
2024	48.20	125^th	228	45.2%

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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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by a citizen
Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Super hardworking staff, from administrators to teachers to building support! Children are generally respectful and interested in school, despite neighborhood economic issues. Close Quote

Enrollment information for School Street School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	123	1	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	131
1992	139	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	144
1993	129	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
1994	142	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1995	138	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1996	138	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1997	137	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1998	131	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1999	125	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2000	126	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2001	113	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2002	111	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2003	111	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2004	109	3	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	118
2005	102	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2006	111	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	116
2007	101	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	106
2008	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2009	82	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	87
2010	73	2	0	2	1	0	4	0	82
2011	69	3	2	8	0	0	7	0	89
2012	63	6	2	7	0	0	6	0	84
2013	72	5	3	10	0	0	8	0	98
2014	76	3	4	11	0	0	4	0	98
2015	72	1	3	7	0	0	3	0	86
2016	85	0	2	2	0	0	2	0	91
2017	80	0	2	4	0	0	5	0	91
2018	74	0	1	3	0	0	6	0	84
2019	67	3	0	4	0	0	5	0	79
2020	64	2	0	3	0	0	6	0	75
2021	67	2	0	2	0	0	7	0	78
2022	60	1	0	1	0	0	5	0	67
2023	54	2	0	1	0	0	9	0	66
2024	50	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	55

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 School Street School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	131	7.0	18.7	20.6
1992	144	7.0	20.5	28.5
1993	131	9.0	14.6	29.8
1994	146	7.0	20.9	32.2
1995	142	6.0	23.7	22.5
1996	142	6.0	23.7	22.5
1997	146	7.5	19.5	19.2
1998	141	6.9	20.4	24.8
1999	129	6.9	18.7	25.6
2000	135	11.0	12.3	45.2
2001	119	7.4	16.1	50.4
2002	119	6.8	17.5	39.5
2003	119	6.8	17.5	39.5
2004	118	6.8	17.4	50
2005	107	8.9	12.0	52.3
2006	116	8.8	13.2	59.5
2007	106	7.9	13.4	53.8
2008	91	7.9	11.5	58.2
2009	87	7.8	11.2	67.8
2010	82	7.6	10.7	70.7
2011	89	7.4	12.0	62.9
2012	84	6.8	12.3	65.5
2013	98	7.8	12.5	68.4
2014	98	7.7	12.7	71.4
2015	86	7.0	12.2	72.1
2016	91	7.0	13.0	78
2017	91	7.7	11.8	53.8
2018	84	7.7	10.9	66.7
2019	79	6.7	11.7	59.5
2020	75	6.7	11.1	65.3
2021	78	6.8	11.4	57.7
2022	67	6.8	9.8	52.2
2023	66	6.0	11.0	66.7
2024	55	6.0	9.1	58.2

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 School Street School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	131	7.0	18.7	20.6
1992	144	7.0	20.5	28.5
1993	131	9.0	14.6	29.8
1994	146	7.0	20.9	32.2
1995	142	6.0	23.7	22.5
1996	142	6.0	23.7	22.5
1997	146	7.5	19.5	19.2
1998	141	6.9	20.4	24.8
1999	129	6.9	18.7	25.6
2000	135	11.0	12.3	45.2
2001	119	7.4	16.1	50.4
2002	119	6.8	17.5	39.5
2003	119	6.8	17.5	39.5
2004	118	6.8	17.4	50
2005	107	8.9	12.0	52.3
2006	116	8.8	13.2	59.5
2007	106	7.9	13.4	53.8
2008	91	7.9	11.5	58.2
2009	87	7.8	11.2	67.8
2010	82	7.6	10.7	70.7
2011	89	7.4	12.0	62.9
2012	84	6.8	12.3	65.5
2013	98	7.8	12.5	68.4
2014	98	7.7	12.7	71.4
2015	86	7.0	12.2	72.1
2016	91	7.0	13.0	78
2017	91	7.7	11.8	53.8
2018	84	7.7	10.9	66.7
2019	79	6.7	11.7	59.5
2020	75	6.7	11.1	65.3
2021	78	6.8	11.4	57.7
2022	67	6.8	9.8	52.2
2023	66	6.0	11.0	66.7
2024	55	6.0	9.1	58.2

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 School Street School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,543

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School Street School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 167^th of 237 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (School Street School)	58	64	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rochester School District)	68	35	33%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (School Street School)	42	43	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Rochester School District)	44	34	10%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (School Street School)	22	29	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rochester School District)	48	33	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (School Street School)	79	21	58%
4th Grade Reading (Rochester School District)	64	29	35%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (School Street School)	37	46	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Rochester School District)	43	26	17%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (School Street School)	65	32	33%
All Grades Reading (Rochester School District)	50	34	16%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	66	16.5%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	1	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	67	54	19.4%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.5%	66.7%	7.2%

Schools Near School Street 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 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Idlehurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	46 Stackpole Road	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 692-2435	329	25	13.4	40.4%	249 (75.7%)	6 (1.8%)	16 (4.9%)	24 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (10.3%)								(n/a)																		$19,929
Seacoast Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	171 Watson Road	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Seacoast Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 842-5764	288	21	13.7	12.2%	261 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	43.1	136^th of 234 public elementary schools	41.9%		44.5	139^th of 237 public elementary schools	41.4%	3	40.0	23.0	21.0	40.0	52.0	38.0	35.0	68.0	47.0	52.0	70.0	66.0	59.0	60.0	32.0	41.0	37.0

Frequently Asked Questions about School Street School

How many students attend School Street School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 55 students attended School Street School.

Is School Street School a good school?

School Street School ranks 110^th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of School Street School attend?

Students who attend School Street School usually go on to attend:

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

What district is School Street School in?

Rochester School District

What is the racial makeup of School Street School?

Students at School Street School are 91% White, 9% Two or more races.

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