Needs Improvement
#441 of 480 schools in NH
Green Acres School
Elementary School · Manchester School District · Manchester, NH
A Manchester School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Jack Lovering Drive, Manchester, NH 03109
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Acres School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Acres 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$108,060
Median home value
$350,000
Median rent
$1,834/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03109; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Guidance Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Jewett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Mill Falls Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Noah's Ark Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Manchester School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Green Acres School is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Acres School
Green Acres School is a public elementary school in Manchester, NH, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Acres School
What grades does Green Acres School serve?
Green Acres School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Green Acres School?
Green Acres School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Acres School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Acres School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Acres School rank in NH?
Green Acres School ranks #441 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Green Acres School's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Acres 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 Green Acres School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Acres School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Green Acres School a charter school?
No, Green Acres School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Acres School a Title I school?
No, Green Acres School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Acres School?
23.6% of students at Green Acres 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (603) 624-6330
- Area population (ZIP 03109)
- 10,118
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 03109; 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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