Is Stratham Memorial School a good school?

Stratham Memorial School ranks 50 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stratham Memorial School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Stratham Memorial School.

What is the racial makeup of Stratham Memorial School?

Students at Stratham Memorial School are 92% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Stratham Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Stratham Memorial School usually go on to attend: Middle : Cooperative Middle School High : Exeter High School

Stratham Memorial School

Summary:

Stratham Memorial School is an exceptional elementary school located in Stratham, New Hampshire, serving 521 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Stratham School District, which is ranked 44 out of 163 districts in the state, Stratham Memorial consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Hampshire.

Stratham Memorial School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students significantly outperforming the state average on the NH SAS assessments in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. In 2023-2024, 55% of Stratham Memorial students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%, and an impressive 67% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 53%. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its special education students, who rank 8th out of 71 New Hampshire elementary schools, indicating excellent support and outcomes for this population.

Stratham Memorial School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 91.55% of students identifying as White, and the school has a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at only 5.76%, indicating a relatively affluent student body. In comparison, nearby schools like Mary C. Dondero Elementary in Portsmouth have a more diverse student population and higher rates of economically disadvantaged students. Stratham Memorial's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 11.8 students per teacher, is also a notable strength that sets it apart from many of the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

39 Gifford Farm Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885-2277

(603) 772-5413

District: Stratham School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,425

Students who attend Stratham Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:	Cooperative Middle School
High:	Exeter High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 521

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Asian:

3.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stratham Memorial School ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Asian (3.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stratham Memorial School is 11.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stratham Memorial School is $19,425.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stratham Memorial School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratham Memorial School 50^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Stratham Memorial School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Stratham School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratham School District 44^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Stratham Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	93.52	5^th	238	97.9%
2007	89.34	9^th	237	96.2%
2008	84.60	20^th	236	91.5%
2009	80.59	27^th	240	88.8%
2010	79.86	31^st	242	87.2%
2011	70.16	70^th	237	70.5%
2012	75.03	47^th	241	80.5%
2013	80.65	28^th	241	88.4%
2014	83.00	21^st	242	91.3%
2015	89.20	8^th	206	96.1%
2016	85.50	19^th	244	92.2%
2017	90.16	9^th	229	96.1%
2018	90.42	9^th	231	96.1%
2019	85.82	19^th	231	91.8%
2021	67.43	62^nd	211	70.6%
2022	71.46	56^th	233	76.0%
2023	81.27	32^nd	237	86.5%
2024	72.95	50^th	234	78.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stratham Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	77.66	8^th	52	84.6%
2019	79.82	7^th	60	88.3%
2023	89.64	8^th	70	88.6%
2024	83.57	8^th	71	88.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Stratham Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	87.74	11^th	190	94.2%
2019	80.04	24^th	192	87.5%
2021	74.15	33^rd	160	79.4%
2022	67.49	53^rd	187	71.7%
2023	74.85	35^th	193	81.9%
2024	65.24	55^th	187	70.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Stratham Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	90.38	8^th	195	95.9%
2019	87.82	13^th	195	93.3%
2021	58.52	62^nd	168	63.1%
2022	70.81	47^th	194	75.8%
2023	82.52	26^th	199	86.9%
2024	77.80	37^th	193	80.8%

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Rank History for White students at Stratham Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	89.04	12^th	227	94.7%
2019	85.39	16^th	229	93.0%
2021	66.90	62^nd	209	70.3%
2022	68.53	64^th	229	72.1%
2023	81.45	32^nd	233	86.3%
2024	71.25	53^rd	228	76.8%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stratham Memorial School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	576	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	582
1992	596	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	603
1993	638	1	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	649
1994	646	2	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	658
1995	709	0	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	721
1996	709	0	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	721
1997	640	1	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	654
1998	589	1	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	601
1999	600	3	12	2	3	n/a	n/a	620
2000	597	0	12	2	3	n/a	n/a	614
2001	626	0	14	4	3	n/a	n/a	647
2002	600	3	16	4	0	n/a	n/a	623
2003	600	3	16	4	0	n/a	n/a	623
2004	604	4	14	3	1	n/a	n/a	626
2005	617	4	20	3	1	n/a	n/a	645
2006	614	4	20	5	2	n/a	n/a	645
2007	592	4	20	4	1	n/a	n/a	621
2008	588	7	20	4	1	n/a	n/a	620
2009	587	7	23	5	4	n/a	n/a	626
2010	616	4	14	0	1	0	0	635
2011	605	4	18	0	1	0	0	628
2012	609	5	20	1	1	0	3	639
2013	597	3	25	1	1	0	2	629
2014	567	3	37	3	2	0	1	613
2015	547	4	35	3	2	0	2	593
2016	529	3	28	5	2	1	2	570
2017	526	0	28	4	2	1	7	568
2018	497	1	29	4	2	1	9	543
2019	514	1	27	4	0	1	12	559
2020	514	1	22	4	0	0	10	551
2021	445	2	22	3	0	0	9	481
2022	498	2	24	4	1	0	10	539
2023	477	0	18	7	2	0	17	521

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 Stratham Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	582	28.0	20.7	0.2
1992	603	37.6	16.0	1.2
1993	649	40.6	16.0	1.7
1994	658	37.7	17.5	1.2
1995	721	46.6	15.5	1.1
1996	721	46.6	15.5	1.1
1997	654	43.9	14.9	1.7
1998	601	36.7	16.4	1.7
1999	620	41.0	15.1	2.3
2000	614	44.7	13.7	3.9
2001	647	44.9	14.4	2
2002	623	46.9	13.3	2.9
2003	623	46.9	13.3	2.9
2004	626	41.4	15.1	3.8
2005	645	46.4	13.9	3.3
2006	645	48.1	13.4	3.1
2007	621	49.1	12.6	4.7
2008	620	49.1	12.6	3.5
2009	626	49.3	12.7	3.2
2010	635	48.7	13.0	5.7
2011	628	48.1	13.0	7.2
2012	639	48.1	13.2	4.5
2013	629	48.1	13.0	8.7
2014	613	48.1	12.7	7.8
2015	593	48.0	12.3	6.7
2016	570	48.0	11.8	6.1
2017	568	48.5	11.7	5.5
2018	543	44.9	12.0	5.7
2019	559	41.3	13.5	3.8
2020	551	44.0	12.5	4.4
2021	481	49.0	9.8	2.1
2022	539	49.0	11.0	2.8
2023	521	44.0	11.8	5.8

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 Stratham Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	582	28.0	20.7	0.2
1992	603	37.6	16.0	1.2
1993	649	40.6	16.0	1.7
1994	658	37.7	17.5	1.2
1995	721	46.6	15.5	1.1
1996	721	46.6	15.5	1.1
1997	654	43.9	14.9	1.7
1998	601	36.7	16.4	1.7
1999	620	41.0	15.1	2.3
2000	614	44.7	13.7	3.9
2001	647	44.9	14.4	2
2002	623	46.9	13.3	2.9
2003	623	46.9	13.3	2.9
2004	626	41.4	15.1	3.8
2005	645	46.4	13.9	3.3
2006	645	48.1	13.4	3.1
2007	621	49.1	12.6	4.7
2008	620	49.1	12.6	3.5
2009	626	49.3	12.7	3.2
2010	635	48.7	13.0	5.7
2011	628	48.1	13.0	7.2
2012	639	48.1	13.2	4.5
2013	629	48.1	13.0	8.7
2014	613	48.1	12.7	7.8
2015	593	48.0	12.3	6.7
2016	570	48.0	11.8	6.1
2017	568	48.5	11.7	5.5
2018	543	44.9	12.0	5.7
2019	559	41.3	13.5	3.8
2020	551	44.0	12.5	4.4
2021	481	49.0	9.8	2.1
2022	539	49.0	11.0	2.8
2023	521	44.0	11.8	5.8

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 Stratham Memorial School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,425

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stratham Memorial School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 32^nd of 237 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stratham Memorial School)	82	69	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stratham School District)	82	69	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Stratham Memorial School)	80	57	23%
3rd Grade Reading (Stratham School District)	80	57	23%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stratham Memorial School)	56	68	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stratham School District)	56	67	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Stratham Memorial School)	71	67	4%
4th Grade Reading (Stratham School District)	71	67	4%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stratham Memorial School)	72	56	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stratham School District)	71	56	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Stratham Memorial School)	83	77	6%
5th Grade Reading (Stratham School District)	82	77	5%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Stratham Memorial School)	60	47	13%
5th Grade Science (Stratham School District)	59	47	12%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Stratham Memorial School)	69	64	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Stratham School District)	69	64	5%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Stratham Memorial School)	78	68	10%
All Grades Reading (Stratham School District)	78	68	10%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Stratham Memorial School)	60	47	13%
All Grades Science (Stratham School District)	59	47	12%
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	559	521	6.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	27	18	33.3%
Hispanic	4	7	75%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	514	477	7.2%
Two or More Races	12	17	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.8%	5.8%	2%

Schools Near Stratham Memorial 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
Stratham Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	39 Gifford Farm Rd.	Stratham	03885	Rockingham County	Stratham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 772-5413	521	44	11.8	5.8%	477 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	18 (3.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	72.9	50^th of 234 public elementary schools	78.6%		81.3	32^nd of 237 public elementary schools	86.5%	18	60.0	55.0	51.0				55.0	62.0	66.0	73.0				67.0	47.0		47.0	$19,425
Greenland Central School	Public	K-8	70 Post Rd.	Greenland	03840	Rockingham County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 431-6723	371	40	9.3	2.2%	336 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.5%)	89.3	13^th of 234 public elementary schools	94.4%		84.1	27^th of 237 public elementary schools	88.6%	14	61.0	70.0	72.0	65.0	51.0	54.0	62.0	68.0	79.0	87.0	80.0	78.0	78.0	79.0	69.0	54.0	61.0	$17,146
Newfields Elementary School	Public	K-5	9 Piscassic Rd.	Newfields	03856	Rockingham County	Newfields School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 772-5555	118	11	11.0	5.1%	116 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.2	24^th of 234 public elementary schools	89.7%		68.6	61^st of 237 public elementary schools	74.3%	37	72.0	53.0	67.0				64.0	67.0	68.0	82.0				72.0	72.0		72.0	$22,217
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)	Public, Charter	K-8	2 Holland Way	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Coastal Waters Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 316-6951	109	11	10.3	11.0%	106 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)
Newmarket Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	243 S. Main St.	Newmarket	03857	Rockingham County	Newmarket School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 659-2192	472	40	11.9	14.8%	410 (86.9%)	7 (1.5%)	24 (5.1%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	75.7	43^rd of 234 public elementary schools	81.6%		62	78^th of 237 public elementary schools	67.1%	35	56.0	65.0	68.0				63.0	50.0	56.0	81.0				64.0	64.0		64.0	$25,542
Main Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	40 Main St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8946	408	40	10.2	14.2%	366 (89.7%)	5 (1.2%)	13 (3.2%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.2%)								(n/a)																		$19,942
Lincoln Street Elementary School	Public	3-5	25 Lincoln St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8860	424	36	11.7	14.9%	390 (92.0%)	4 (0.9%)	8 (1.9%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	80.5	36^th of 234 public elementary schools	84.6%		81	33^rd of 237 public elementary schools	86.1%	3	75.0	73.0	59.0				69.0	57.0	66.0	73.0				65.0	48.0		48.0	$18,332
North Hampton School	Public	PK, KG-8	201 Atlantic Ave.	North Hampton	03862	Rockingham County	North Hampton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 964-5501	303	37	8.1	4.0%	280 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	83.9	28^th of 234 public elementary schools	88.0%		90.5	10^th of 237 public elementary schools	95.8%	18	80.0	90.0	78.0	44.0	71.0	61.0	70.0	72.0	81.0	63.0	61.0	93.0	71.0	73.0	66.0	54.0	60.0	$25,507
Virtual Learning Academy (E)	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Virtual Learning Academy Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(603) 778-2500	171	4	42.7	17.5%	136 (79.5%)	4 (2.3%)	8 (4.7%)	7 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.4%)								(n/a)						64.0	46.0						64.0	74.0		55.0	64.0
Newington Public School	Public	K-6	133 Nimble Hill Rd.	Newington	03801	Rockingham County	Newington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-1482	51	7	7.8	5.9%	48 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)								(n/a)							69.0							61.0				$26,559

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