Strafford School

22 Roller Coaster Rd., Unit 1
Strafford, NH 03884
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 418 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 34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Strafford School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Strafford School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strafford School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
#265 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
38%
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50%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
97%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strafford School's ranking?
Strafford School is ranked #265 out of 456 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Strafford School?
418 students attend Strafford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Strafford School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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