Best Public Schools in Zip Code 03868

Summary:

The 03868 zip code is home to a single elementary school, East Rochester School, which serves grades PK-5 with 293 students. The school is part of the Rochester School District, which is ranked 139 out of 163 districts in New Hampshire and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Rochester School has consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in mathematics for all grades was 31%, compared to the state average of 41%. In science, the school's proficiency rate for 5th grade was 13%, compared to the state average of 36%. Additionally, 38.23% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.

The data suggests that East Rochester School faces significant challenges, including the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Addressing the school's academic and socioeconomic needs will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including additional resources, professional development for teachers, and a closer examination of district-level factors that may be impacting student performance.

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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
East Rochester School	Public	PK, KG-5	773 Portland St.	Rochester	03868	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 332-2146	293	20	14.6	38.2%	260 (88.7%)	5 (1.7%)	8 (2.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	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

Cities Near Zip Code 03868

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rochester	0.75 mi	10	153^rd
Milton	5.44 mi	3	167^th
Somersworth	6.64 mi	4	158^th
Farmington	7.29 mi	3	113^th
Dover	8.52 mi	6	76^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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