Newmarket School District

186a Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857-1838
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Newmarket School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 267 students in Newmarket School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in New Hampshire.
Public High School in Newmarket School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 61% statewide average).
Public High School in Newmarket School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
100 Schools
# Students
962 Students
53,595 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
4,488 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Newmarket School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#71 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Newmarket   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newmarket   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newmarket   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newmarket   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Newmarket   School District and public school graduation rate of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.30
# American Indian Students
1 Student
142 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
1,776 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
3,598 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
1,171 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
812 Students
44,787 Students
% White Students
84%
84%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
49 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
2,141 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
37
-
# Students in K Grade:
67
-
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
-
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
-
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
-
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
-
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
-
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
30
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
34
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
36
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,698 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,911 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$3,646 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Newmarket   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$3,517 MM
This chart displays total spending of Newmarket   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,698
$21,644
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Newmarket   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,911
$20,877
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Newmarket   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Newmarket School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Grades: 9-13
| 267 students

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Quick Links