Stratham Memorial School

39 Gifford Farm Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stratham Memorial School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in NH
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Stratham Memorial School's student population of 520 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

Stratham Memorial School ranks within the top 30% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratham Memorial School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#98 out of 457 schools
(Top 30%)
50%
40%
67%
51%
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
92%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stratham Memorial School's ranking?
Stratham Memorial School is ranked #98 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
520 students attend Stratham Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Stratham Memorial School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stratham Memorial School?
Stratham Memorial School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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

5   10/9/2020
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
2   2/10/2020
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.
- Posted by Parent - MomToMany

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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