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Pelham Memorial School

Public | 6-8 | 555 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 17, 2011

The teachers at this school are well below average. There is poor leadership. I would not recomend this school to anyone
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2011

Facilities are undersized, poorly organized, poorly maintained, and lacking many amenities. The teaching staff and administration does what they can with what they have, but that isn't saying much. The staff is just average in a facility that is below average, which makes for a pretty poor learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2010

Very caring staff and teachers. I wouldn't want to send my children to any other school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2009

I think PMS is a great school. Yes it is old but the teaching is great and so is the activities. You need to go to the school tho see how great it is.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 15, 2008

With the lack of resources and opertunities, students can easily just waste theit time in Peham Memorial.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2006

Unfortunately for us, PMS has not been a very rewarding experience. We seem to have fallen in a crack and no one notices we are there. There are no other alternatives either without paying big bucks. If your child has special needs this is probably not the best place for them.
—Submitted by Frustrated parent, a parent


Posted September 4, 2004

As with all of the public schools in Pelham, it is all in who you know and who you are. If you do not fall into that category, your children will be left behind and will be ignored when asked for help academically and socially. I was schooled in Pelham and now have children of my own. I find that little has changed in the school system from years past. Many children today are struggling to receive their fair share of attention from staff. Also, their 'no tolerance' policy on harassment only applies to certain family members in town. It is very difficult for children of this age to receive the education that they deserve when they are treated unfairly by other children and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

This school is a great environment for kids to go to. It has many after school activities for children to choose from. The teachers will bend over backwards to help you learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

181 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
44%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
With educational disability30%
Without educational disability79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%

Reading

All Students80%
Female85%
Male73%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
With educational disability22%
Without educational disability87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female77%
Male66%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
With educational disability7%
Without educational disability85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%

Reading

All Students71%
Female84%
Male61%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
With educational disability25%
Without educational disability81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students68%
Female72%
Male65%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
With educational disability13%
Without educational disability79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%

Reading

All Students74%
Female85%
Male62%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
With educational disability23%
Without educational disability84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 92%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 7%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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59 Marsh Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
Phone: (603) 635-2321

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