Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Strafford School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Strafford School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Strafford School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strafford School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
98%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Strafford School is ranked #342 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Strafford School?
403 students attend Strafford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Strafford School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strafford School?
Strafford School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Strafford School offer ?
Strafford School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Strafford School part of?
Strafford School is part of Strafford School District.
In what neighborhood is Strafford School located?
Strafford School is located in the Center Strafford neighborhood of Strafford, NH.
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