McDonough School vs Polaris Charter School
Polaris Charter School has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 3.8/10. McDonough School is significantly larger with 457 students, about 3.7× the size of Polaris Charter School (122). In math proficiency, Polaris Charter School leads at 45.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
McDonough School
Manchester, NH
3.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
457 students
Polaris Charter School
Manchester, NH
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5thCharter
122 students
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| Metric | McDonough School | Polaris Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.8 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.7 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 4.1 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.1% | 24.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.0 | 5.1 |
| State Rank | #442 of 481 | #187 of 481 |
| State Percentile | 8th | 61th |
Test Scores
| Subject | McDonough School | Polaris Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 29.0% | 45.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | 50.8% | 49.9% |
| ELA Proficiency | 38.0% | 56.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | 54.7% | 55.1% |
School Details
| Detail | McDonough School | Polaris Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 457 | 122 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.1% | 24.6% |
| District | Manchester School District | Polaris Charter School |
| City | Manchester | Manchester |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Manchester (03104) | Manchester (03102) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,513 | $69,927 |
| Median Home Value | $364,200 | $309,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,455 | $1,533 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 43.5% | 32.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 24 min |