Oyster River Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8

1 COE Dr, Durham, NH

Oyster River Cooperative School District

618 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
65%

Reading Proficiency
69%

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

69%

Math Proficiency

65%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 57	Full Time Teachers 57
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

164:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.8%	Female 46.2%
White 84.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander 7.3%
Two or more races 5%	Hispanic 1.6%
Black 1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/21/2026

This is the best school I've ever seen! I have been working in schools all over and raised my older children in other NH schools, but this one is epic! Staff is very engaged, keeping all kids safe and happy. They work with the individual child and family to give them a tailored education towards the...

1.0 parent

4/17/2020

We're moving out of the Oyster River School District so that our 4th grader won't have to go to ORMS. Homework, when it is assigned, is ineffective, particularly in language classes. Even academically gifted students who go from ORMS to private schools have to take remedial language classes to catch...

4.0 other

4/30/2014

I left the Oyster River School District after 8th grade to attend a private high school, so I can't say that Oyster River Middle School didn't help me. One of the biggest problems with this school is the teaching method. Oyster River is home to some very small and some not-so very smart students. Th...

5.0 parent

1/3/2013

I have two children in the school, currently in grade 5 & 7. I have one more child in 3rd grade who will attend in a couple years. It's not perfect, but we're very happy with the school. Middle school is an adjustment for both parents and children. A heavy emphasis is placed on students taking respo...

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Oyster River Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Durham, NH, in the Durham neighborhood, and is served by the Oyster River Cooperative School District in New Hampshire. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 618 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Oyster River Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $764,351. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oyster River High School, Berwick Academy, Seacoast Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oyster River Middle School.

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