Rye Junior High School

Summary:

Rye Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Rye School District in Rye, New Hampshire, with a student population of 199. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rye Junior High School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with proficiency rates that far exceed the state averages. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 71% in Mathematics, 76% in Reading, and 61% in Science, compared to the state averages of 41%, 53%, and 36%, respectively. This consistent excellence has earned the school a ranking of 7 out of 130 middle schools in New Hampshire, placing it in the top 5% statewide. The school's performance is also exceptional when looking at specific student groups, ranking in the top 10 middle schools in the state for both female and male students, as well as for White students.

While Rye Junior High School's student body is predominantly White, the school's small class sizes, with only 9.4 students per teacher, allow for more individualized attention and support. However, the school's very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at just 3.52%, may indicate a relatively affluent student population, which could raise concerns about equity and access for students from lower-income families. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sanborn Regional Middle School and Epping Middle School, Rye Junior High School stands out as a top-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 5-8

501 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870-2315

(603) 964-5591

District: Rye School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Feeder schools for Rye Junior High School:

Elementary:

Rye Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rye Junior High School ranks better than 94.6% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rye Junior High School is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Rye Junior High School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rye Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rye Junior High School 7^th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Rye Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Rye School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rye School District 7^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rye Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Rye Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	96.32	2^nd	126	98.4%
2007	90.59	5^th	125	96.0%
2008	91.58	4^th	129	96.9%
2009	82.56	18^th	127	85.8%
2010	86.04	9^th	127	92.9%
2011	80.54	17^th	128	86.7%
2012	84.75	8^th	131	93.9%
2013	84.13	12^th	131	90.8%
2014	81.60	16^th	132	87.9%
2015	83.33	11^th	107	89.7%
2016	79.74	18^th	134	86.6%
2017	86.49	7^th	125	94.4%
2018	73.71	24^th	131	81.7%
2019	93.80	2^nd	128	98.4%
2021	92.07	9^th	125	92.8%
2022	87.83	10^th	130	92.3%
2023	75.79	20^th	134	85.1%
2024	89.53	7^th	130	94.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Rye Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	79.90	17^th	116	85.3%
2019	88.60	7^th	114	93.9%
2021	92.37	7^th	113	93.8%
2022	88.05	9^th	115	92.2%
2023	74.31	24^th	114	78.9%
2024	91.08	5^th	110	95.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Rye Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	63.53	35^th	114	69.3%
2019	96.72	2^nd	113	98.2%
2021	89.90	10^th	116	91.4%
2022	83.50	10^th	117	91.5%
2023	77.06	20^th	117	82.9%
2024	87.97	9^th	113	92.0%

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Rank History for White students at Rye Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	73.88	26^th	129	79.8%
2019	91.65	3^rd	126	97.6%
2021	92.12	7^th	123	94.3%
2022	86.79	11^th	129	91.5%
2023	76.27	20^th	132	84.8%
2024	89.85	9^th	128	93.0%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rye Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	128	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	133
1992	130	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	132
1993	139	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	144
1994	143	1	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	151
1995	171	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	175
1996	171	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	175
1997	162	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	164
1998	178	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	179
1999	209	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	212
2000	229	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	231
2001	231	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	234
2002	211	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	215
2003	211	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	215
2004	201	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	203
2005	212	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	214
2006	204	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	208
2007	200	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	205
2008	185	1	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	192
2009	191	1	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	200
2010	191	1	0	5	0	0	2	199
2011	206	0	0	8	0	0	2	216
2012	204	0	2	9	0	0	5	220
2013	180	0	2	7	0	0	3	192
2014	165	0	2	9	1	0	6	183
2015	162	0	3	5	0	0	5	175
2016	150	2	5	4	0	0	5	166
2017	136	0	3	3	0	0	8	150
2018	121	1	2	3	0	0	5	132
2019	115	2	2	2	0	0	6	127
2020	153	2	3	6	0	0	5	169
2021	149	4	4	6	0	0	5	168
2022	166	3	3	5	0	0	4	181
2023	182	3	2	6	0	0	6	199

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 Rye Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	133	11.0	12.0	0.8
1992	132	11.0	12.0	0.8
1993	144	16.0	9.0	2.8
1994	151	14.0	10.8	2.6
1995	175	14.0	12.5	1.7
1996	175	14.0	12.5	1.7
1997	164	17.8	9.2	1.2
1998	179	14.1	12.7	0
1999	212	13.9	15.3	1.9
2000	231	20.8	11.1	2.6
2001	234	19.5	12.0	3
2002	215	22.2	9.7	1.9
2003	215	22.2	9.7	1.9
2004	203	21.0	9.7	1
2005	214	20.6	10.4	2.8
2006	208	21.3	9.8	2.9
2007	205	18.6	11.0	1.5
2008	192	22.4	8.6	1
2009	200	21.9	9.1	5.5
2010	199	21.6	9.2	8.5
2011	216	21.8	9.9	10.2
2012	220	21.6	10.1	6.8
2013	192	20.4	9.4	5.7
2014	183	18.7	9.7	3.3
2015	175	19.0	9.2	4.6
2016	166	18.0	9.2	5.4
2017	150	17.3	8.6	4.7
2018	132	16.9	7.8	5.3
2019	127	16.4	7.7	8.7
2020	169	20.4	8.2	6.5
2021	168	20.4	8.2	6
2022	181	19.4	9.3	5.5
2023	199	21.0	9.4	3.5

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 Rye Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	133	11.0	12.0	0.8
1992	132	11.0	12.0	0.8
1993	144	16.0	9.0	2.8
1994	151	14.0	10.8	2.6
1995	175	14.0	12.5	1.7
1996	175	14.0	12.5	1.7
1997	164	17.8	9.2	1.2
1998	179	14.1	12.7	0
1999	212	13.9	15.3	1.9
2000	231	20.8	11.1	2.6
2001	234	19.5	12.0	3
2002	215	22.2	9.7	1.9
2003	215	22.2	9.7	1.9
2004	203	21.0	9.7	1
2005	214	20.6	10.4	2.8
2006	208	21.3	9.8	2.9
2007	205	18.6	11.0	1.5
2008	192	22.4	8.6	1
2009	200	21.9	9.1	5.5
2010	199	21.6	9.2	8.5
2011	216	21.8	9.9	10.2
2012	220	21.6	10.1	6.8
2013	192	20.4	9.4	5.7
2014	183	18.7	9.7	3.3
2015	175	19.0	9.2	4.6
2016	166	18.0	9.2	5.4
2017	150	17.3	8.6	4.7
2018	132	16.9	7.8	5.3
2019	127	16.4	7.7	8.7
2020	169	20.4	8.2	6.5
2021	168	20.4	8.2	6
2022	181	19.4	9.3	5.5
2023	199	21.0	9.4	3.5

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rye Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 128 Middle schools	Ranks 20^th of 134 Middle schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Rye Junior High School)	88	79	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rye School District)	88	79	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	42	5%
6th Grade Reading (Rye Junior High School)	100	77	23%
6th Grade Reading (Rye School District)	100	77	23%
6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	53	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rye Junior High School)	84	55	29%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rye School District)	84	55	29%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	39	8%
7th Grade Reading (Rye Junior High School)	84	67	17%
7th Grade Reading (Rye School District)	84	67	17%
7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	54	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rye Junior High School)	75	41	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rye School District)	75	41	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	45	35	10%
8th Grade Reading (Rye Junior High School)	75	56	19%
8th Grade Reading (Rye School District)	75	56	19%
8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Science (Rye Junior High School)	60	46	14%
8th Grade Science (Rye School District)	60	46	14%
8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Rye Junior High School)	82	62	20%
All Grades Mathematics (Rye School District)	83	71	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Rye Junior High School)	85	71	14%
All Grades Reading (Rye School District)	83	76	7%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Rye Junior High School)	60	47	13%
All Grades Science (Rye School District)	72	47	25%
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	127	199	56.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	182	58.3%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.7%	3.5%	5.1%

Schools Near Rye Junior High 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 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 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
Rye Junior High School	Public	5-8	501 Washington Rd.	Rye	03870	Rockingham County	Rye School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 964-5591	199	21	9.4	3.5%	182 (91.5%)	3 (1.5%)	6 (3.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	89.5	7^th of 130 public middle schools	94.6%		75.8	20^th of 134 public middle schools	85.1%	13	70.0	66.0	74.0	76.0	71.0	85.0	75.0	70.0	73.0	76.0	70.0	51.0	61.0
Portsmouth Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Parrott Ave.	Portsmouth	03801	Rockingham County	Portsmouth School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-5781	499	48	10.5	16.0%	379 (76.0%)	9 (1.8%)	26 (5.2%)	35 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.0%)	87.1	10^th of 130 public middle schools	92.3%		87.7	12^th of 134 public middle schools	91.0%	2		62.0	62.0	66.0	63.0		70.0	74.0	76.0	73.0		51.0	51.0	$19,555
Hampton Academy	Public	6-8	29 Academy Ave.	Hampton	03842	Rockingham County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 926-2000	333	37	9.0	15.9%	289 (86.8%)	4 (1.2%)	17 (5.1%)	9 (2.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	85.5	16^th of 130 public middle schools	87.7%		85.4	16^th of 134 public middle schools	88.1%			55.0	62.0	56.0	58.0		72.0	77.0	70.0	73.0		59.0	59.0	$19,240
Cooperative Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Academic Way	Stratham	03885	Rockingham County	Exeter Region Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8700	951	91	10.4	8.6%	863 (90.7%)	14 (1.5%)	13 (1.4%)	35 (3.7%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	15 (1.6%)	75.8	24^th of 130 public middle schools	81.5%		69	32^nd of 134 public middle schools	76.1%	8		52.0	59.0	58.0	56.0		63.0	63.0	60.0	62.0		52.0	52.0	$17,941
Newmarket Junior-Senior High (Elem)	Public	6-8	213 S. Main St.	Newmarket	03857	Rockingham County	Newmarket School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 659-3271	223	23	9.6	18.8%	187 (83.9%)	3 (1.3%)	11 (4.9%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.4%)	42.7	73^rd of 130 public middle schools	43.8%		55.2	55^th of 134 public middle schools	59.0%	18		34.0	48.0	26.0	36.0		56.0	59.0	46.0	54.0		24.0	24.0
Great Bay Charter School (M)	Public, Charter	5-8	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Great Bay Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 519-9003	40	6	7.2	25.0%	34 (85.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)								(n/a)									39.0	31.0
Seabrook Middle School	Public	5-8	256 Walton Rd.	Seabrook	03874	Rockingham County	Seabrook School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 474-9221	311	27	11.5	42.1%	255 (82.0%)	4 (1.3%)	21 (6.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.0%)	32.4	92^nd of 130 public middle schools	29.2%		14.6	120^th of 134 public middle schools	10.4%	28	25.0	38.0	33.0	22.0	30.0	38.0	30.0	57.0	47.0	43.0	26.0	28.0	27.0	$20,333
Oyster River Middle School	Public	5-8	1 Coe Dr.	Durham	03824	Strafford County	Oyster River Coop School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 868-2155	643	61	10.5	7.2%	546 (84.9%)	8 (1.2%)	10 (1.6%)	47 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.0%)	91.3	6^th of 130 public middle schools	95.4%		92.7	6^th of 134 public middle schools	95.5%		48.0	70.0	74.0	76.0	68.0	77.0	72.0	77.0	65.0	73.0	52.0	64.0	59.0	$19,012
Dover Middle School	Public	5-8	16 Daley Dr.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 516-7200	1,018	74	13.7	28.5%	810 (79.6%)	20 (2.0%)	44 (4.3%)	66 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (7.6%)	40.1	79^th of 130 public middle schools	39.2%		43.9	74^th of 134 public middle schools	44.8%	5	44.0	36.0	32.0	29.0	35.0	64.0	52.0	51.0	48.0	53.0	40.0	37.0	39.0	$13,443
Epping Middle School	Public	6-8	33 Prescott Rd.	Epping	03042	Rockingham County	Epping School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 679-2544	185	18	10.2	23.8%	172 (93.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	47.1	60^th of 130 public middle schools	53.8%		47.3	67^th of 134 public middle schools	50.0%	7		35.0	26.0	48.0	37.0		52.0	60.0	52.0	55.0		34.0	34.0	$19,216

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Is Rye Junior High School a good school?

Yes. Rye Junior High School ranks in the top 5.4% of New Hampshire middle schools.

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Rye School District

What is the racial makeup of Rye Junior High School?

Students at Rye Junior High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Rye Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Rye Junior High School.

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