Woodbury School

206 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, Woodbury School ranks in the top 50% 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 41% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 791 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in NH
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodbury School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Woodbury School's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
791 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodbury School ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodbury School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#210 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodbury School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodbury School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodbury School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
78%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Woodbury School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodbury School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodbury School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodbury School's ranking?
Woodbury School is ranked #210 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Woodbury School?
791 students attend Woodbury School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Woodbury School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodbury School?
Woodbury School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodbury School offer ?
Woodbury School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodbury School part of?
Woodbury School is part of Salem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 791 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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