Needs Improvement
#475 of 480 schools in NH
Gossler Park School
Elementary School · Manchester School District · Manchester, NH
A Manchester School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
145 Parkside Ave, Manchester, NH 03102
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gossler Park School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gossler Park 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,995/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), 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
$69,927
Median home value
$309,400
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
39.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03102; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marie Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| St Peter's HomePrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Polaris Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| St Benedict AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manchester School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gossler Park School is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gossler Park School
Gossler Park School is a public elementary school in Manchester, NH, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gossler Park School
What grades does Gossler Park School serve?
Gossler Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Gossler Park School?
Gossler Park School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gossler Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gossler Park School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gossler Park School rank in NH?
Gossler Park School ranks #475 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Gossler Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gossler Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Gossler Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gossler Park School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gossler Park School a charter school?
No, Gossler Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gossler Park School a Title I school?
No, Gossler Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gossler Park School?
67.0% of students at Gossler Park 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (603) 624-6327
- Area population (ZIP 03102)
- 33,755
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 03102; 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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