East Derry Memorial Elementary School
- East Derry Memorial Elementary School serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
School Overview
- East Derry Memorial Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 424 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Derry Memorial Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Derry Memorial Elementary School is 0.21, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #176 out of 457 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 89% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.16 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Derry School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Derry Memorial Elementary School is Pinkerton Academy (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Running Brook Middle School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Derry Village School (3.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Derry Derry Village School Grades: K-5 | 445 students
3.0 miles
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603)432-1233 3.0 K-5 445 - Derry West Running Brook Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 535 students
3.0 miles
1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603)432-1250 3.0 6-8 535 - Derry South Range Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 324 students
3.3 miles
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603)432-1219 3.3 K-5 324 - Derry Pinkerton Academy Grades: 9-12 | 3166 students
3.5 miles
5 Pinkerton St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603)437-5200 3.5 9-12 3166 - Hampstead Hampstead Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 458 students
3.6 miles
28 School St.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603)329-6743 3.6 5-8 458
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