Oyster River Coop School District

36 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824-2200
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,129 students in Oyster River Coop School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Oyster River Coop School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 52% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Oyster River Coop School District are Mast Way School, Moharimet School and Oyster River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Oyster River Coop School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
5 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
2,129 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Oyster River Coop School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NH)
#24 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Oyster River Coop   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oyster River Coop   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.
74%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oyster River Coop   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.
96%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Oyster River Coop   School District and public school graduation rate of NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.30
# American Indian Students
2 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
128 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
16 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,824 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
86%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
29
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
128
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
222
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,749 is higher than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,364 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$3,646 MM
This chart display total revenue of Oyster River Coop   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
$71 MM
$3,517 MM
This chart display total spending of Oyster River Coop   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
$22,749
$21,499
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Oyster River Coop   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
$33,364
$20,738
This chart display average spending per public school student in Oyster River Coop   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 Oyster River Coop School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mast Way School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Moharimet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Lee Rd.
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
Grades: K-4
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Oyster River High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: 9-13
| 857 students
Rank: #44.
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Grades: 5-8
| 629 students
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: PK
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,129 students.
What is the rank of Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District is ranked #24 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oyster River Coop School District?
86% of Oyster River Coop School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oyster River Coop School District?
Oyster River Coop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Oyster River Coop School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,364 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 2,129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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