Needs Improvement
#445 of 480 schools in NH
Fairgrounds Middle School
Middle School · Nashua School District · Nashua, NH
A Nashua School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27 Cleveland St., Nashua, NH 03060
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairgrounds Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairgrounds Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashua), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,068
Median home value
$338,700
Median rent
$1,539/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Pennichuck Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Hudson Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| 2nd Nature AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nashua School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #15 of 19
- District spending per student
- $19,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairgrounds Middle School is listed in Nashua School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairgrounds Middle School
Fairgrounds Middle School is a public middle school in Nashua, NH, part of Nashua School District, serving approximately 546 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairgrounds Middle School
What grades does Fairgrounds Middle School serve?
Fairgrounds Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairgrounds Middle School?
Fairgrounds Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairgrounds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairgrounds Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairgrounds Middle School rank in NH?
Fairgrounds Middle School ranks #445 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Fairgrounds Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairgrounds Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairgrounds Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairgrounds Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairgrounds Middle School a charter school?
No, Fairgrounds Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairgrounds Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fairgrounds Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairgrounds Middle School?
37.2% of students at Fairgrounds Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (603) 594-4393
- Area population (ZIP 03060)
- 32,223
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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