Summary:
Zip code 03038 includes eight schools serving approximately 5,948 students from elementary through high school, with most schools connected to the Derry Cooperative School District, plus Pinkerton Academy School District and the independent Next Charter School. The area offers four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, but school performance varies considerably by grade level and subject. Across the elementary schools, mathematics proficiency averages about 46%, slightly above the state comparison, while reading averages 43%, well below the state comparison of 55%.
Among elementary schools, South Range Elementary School is the strongest current performer, with 52% math proficiency and the highest elementary ranking, although its ranking has declined in recent years. Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is also a strong math performer, especially in fourth grade. East Derry Memorial Elementary School has solid results but experienced the sharpest recent decline. Grinnell School ranks lowest among the traditional elementary schools, particularly in reading. At the middle-school level, West Running Brook Intermediate School stands out in science, exceeding state results, while Gilbert H. Hood Middle School has weaker science and reading results.
Pinkerton Academy is the strongest high school overall, with a 90.4% graduation rate, a low 1.7% dropout rate, and reading proficiency above the state level. However, its math and science results trail the state, making those important areas to investigate. Next Charter School has the most concerning profile, including a 69.2% graduation rate, a 7.6% dropout rate, and a reported 0% math proficiency rate; its small enrollment means percentages may be volatile, but the results warrant careful review. Overall, reading improvement is a broad priority, while math support is especially important in middle school and at the high-school level.
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