Top Rankings
Pelham 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 3 public schools serving 1,676 students in Pelham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Pelham School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
1,676 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pelham 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.30
# American Indian Students
2 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
17 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,442 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
86%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
82
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
110
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,092 is less than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,609
$21,499
Spending / Student
$18,092
$20,738
Best Pelham School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham Memorial School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
59 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelham School District?
Pelham School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,676 students.
What is the rank of Pelham School District?
Pelham School District is ranked #105 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 Pelham School District?
86% of Pelham School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelham School District?
Pelham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Pelham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,092 is less than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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