Oyster River Middle School

Grades: 5-8
Students: 643
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 164:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
7 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
Test Scores
7/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
7/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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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
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Posted by a parent on 3/21/2026
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
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Posted by a parent on 4/16/2020
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
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Posted by a community member on 4/30/2014
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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Posted by a parent on 1/3/2013
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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Posted by a parent on 12/5/2011

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Durham schools - Oyster River Middle School is located at 1 Coe Drive, Durham NH 03824. Oyster River Middle School is in the Oyster River Coop School District. Oyster River Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5-8.

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