Serving 945 students in grades 6-8, Cooperative Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooperative Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Stratham, NH, covering approximately 81.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cooperative Middle School's student population of 945 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
945 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooperative Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooperative Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 455 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooperative Middle School's ranking?
Cooperative Middle School is ranked #117 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Cooperative Middle School often compared to?
Cooperative Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rye Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Cooperative Middle School?
945 students attend Cooperative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cooperative Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooperative Middle School?
Cooperative Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cooperative Middle School offer ?
Cooperative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooperative Middle School part of?
Cooperative Middle School is part of Exeter Region Cooperative School District.
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