Needs Improvement
#431 of 480 schools in NH
Hillside Middle School
Middle School · Manchester School District · Manchester, NH
A Manchester School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 Reservoir Ave., Manchester, NH 03104
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillside Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillside 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$84,513
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (m)Charter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Middle School at ParksideEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Southside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 679 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Manchester School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Hillside Middle School is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillside Middle School
Hillside Middle School is a public middle school in Manchester, NH, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 772 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillside Middle School
What grades does Hillside Middle School serve?
Hillside Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillside Middle School rank in NH?
Hillside Middle School ranks #431 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Hillside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Hillside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillside Middle School a charter school?
No, Hillside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hillside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Middle School?
44.4% of students at Hillside 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
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (603) 624-6352
- Area population (ZIP 03104)
- 35,274
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 03104; 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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