Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stratham Memorial School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stratham Memorial School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Stratham, NH, encompassing approximately 15.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stratham Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stratham Memorial School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Stratham Memorial School ranks within the top 20% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratham Memorial School is 0.17, 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
#50 out of 455 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 21-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 Stratham Memorial School's ranking?
Stratham Memorial School is ranked #50 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Stratham Memorial School often compared to?
Stratham Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenland Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Stratham Memorial School?
498 students attend Stratham Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Stratham Memorial School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stratham Memorial School?
Stratham Memorial School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stratham Memorial School offer ?
Stratham Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stratham Memorial School part of?
Stratham Memorial School is part of Stratham School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
We moved here for the great schools. If you like an elementary school that does not adequately handle bullying, that does not provide assistants in its classrooms, that dilutes its content and teaches to the lowest performing student in the class, then this is your school. The 12:1 student ratio that is claimed above is completely wrong. Class sizes have grown and teachers on their own with up to 18 kids in the younger grades. This takes away from the learning experience.
5 10/10/2025
SMS (Stratham Memorial School) is great. I graduated a year ago and I will never forget that school. They taught me so much, and every teacher there is kind and caring. Each day we would alternate between Music, Physical Education, Maker Space, and Art. If there were a student, that's behind on the class, the teachers would adapt to teach them the way they should be taught. I met so many friends on my journey, and I'm glad to have once been a part of this community.
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