Derry School District

18 South Main St.
Derry, NH 03038-2197
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Derry School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,119 students in Derry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Derry School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
8 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
3,119 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Derry School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NH)
#130 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Derry   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Derry   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Derry   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(12-13)
<50%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Derry   School District and public school graduation rate of NH by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.30
# American Indian Students
9 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
48 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
2,644 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
85%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
154 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
111
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
300
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
331
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
324
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
330
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
349
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
344
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
383
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,558 is higher than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,132 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$3,646 MM
This chart display total revenue of Derry   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$91 MM
$3,517 MM
This chart display total spending of Derry   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$30,558
$21,499
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Derry   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,132
$20,738
This chart display average spending per public school student in Derry   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Derry School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derry Village School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
South Range Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18 Dubeau Dr.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
West Running Brook Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Grinnell School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202
Grades: PK
| 111 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Derry School District?
Derry School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,119 students.
What is the rank of Derry School District?
Derry School District is ranked #130 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Derry School District?
85% of Derry School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Derry School District?
Derry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Derry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,132 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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