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5.0 avg / 10

Manchester School District

School District · Manchester, New Hampshire

Students: 11,980
Teachers (FTE): 1,033

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

21

13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,077

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

How this district compares

New Hampshire rank

#80 of 89

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below New Hampshire avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,077

$4,305 vs New Hampshire median

District size

11,980 students

Much larger than New Hampshire median

About Manchester School District

Manchester School District is a Manchester, New Hampshire school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 11,980 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $18,077 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Manchester School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Webster School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Manchester School District students show an average math proficiency of 19.2% and ELA proficiency of 30.5%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Manchester School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 19.2%
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ELA Proficiency 30.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Manchester School District with test data.

District Details

State
New Hampshire
City
Manchester
Total Enrollment
11,980
Teachers (FTE)
1,033
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Manchester School District?

Manchester School District has 21 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Manchester School District?

The average composite rating for Manchester School District is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Manchester School District?

Manchester School District spends $18,077 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Manchester School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Manchester School District is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Manchester School District?

Webster School is the highest-rated school in Manchester School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Manchester School District?

Across schools in Manchester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Manchester School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?

Manchester School District has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 21 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
19.2%
ELA Proficiency
30.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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