Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Pelham Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pelham Memorial School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Pelham, NH, covering approximately 26.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pelham Memorial School's student population of 349 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pelham Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham Memorial School is 0.24, 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
#344 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelham Memorial School's ranking?
Pelham Memorial School is ranked #344 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Pelham Memorial School often compared to?
Pelham Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Londonderry Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Pelham Memorial School?
349 students attend Pelham Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pelham Memorial School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelham Memorial School?
Pelham Memorial School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pelham Memorial School offer ?
Pelham Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelham Memorial School part of?
Pelham Memorial School is part of Pelham School District.
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