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

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

69%

Math Proficiency

65%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

Hispanic

1.6%

Black

1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

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...

5.0 parent

12/5/2011

I am so impressed with ORMS. I have had two children matriculate through and have been very happy with their (our) experiences. The teachers, for the most part, are dedicated, caring and enthusiastic. The administration knows every student and every parent (impressive in a school of over 600 student...

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New Hampshire Strafford County Durham 03824

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 $754,630. 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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