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Best Middle Schools in Stratham, NH

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945

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Top rankedCooperative Middle School27^th of 132 New Hampshire middle schools

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Summary:

Stratham, New Hampshire is home to a single standout middle school, the Cooperative Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the highly-ranked Exeter Region Cooperative School District. This school consistently outperforms state averages in academic proficiency and is ranked among the top middle schools in New Hampshire, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Cooperative Middle School boasts impressive test scores, with 51% of students proficient in math and 64% proficient in reading, compared to state averages of 42% and 55% respectively. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 10.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, the Cooperative Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution in the Stratham area, consistently delivering strong academic results and providing a supportive learning environment for its students. The school's impressive rankings, test scores, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality middle school education in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)				NH SAS Reading (2025)				NH SAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Cooperative Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Academic Way	Stratham	03885	Rockingham County	Exeter Region Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8700	945	99	9.5	9.2%	848 (89.7%)	9 (1.0%)	30 (3.2%)	27 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.8%)	72.3	27^th of 132 public middle schools	79.5%		75.8	24^th of 130 public middle schools	81.5%	3	52.0	49.0	53.0	51.0	68.0	66.0	59.0	64.0	48.0	48.0	$17,941

Cities Near Stratham

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Newfields	2.71 mi	1	45^th
Exeter	3 mi	7	62^nd
Greenland	3.41 mi	1	27^th
Newmarket	4.66 mi	3	40^th
North Hampton	4.93 mi	1	11^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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