Below Average
#394 of 480 schools in NH
Mcdonough School
Elementary School · Manchester School District · Manchester, NH
A Manchester School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 Lowell St., Manchester, NH 03104
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcdonough School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcdonough 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 62Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Elliot Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Smyth Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| North End Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 33 | 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.
Manchester School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Mcdonough School is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcdonough School
Mcdonough School is a public elementary school in Manchester, NH, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdonough School
What grades does Mcdonough School serve?
Mcdonough School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mcdonough School?
Mcdonough School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcdonough School rank in NH?
Mcdonough School ranks #394 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Mcdonough School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdonough School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Mcdonough School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdonough School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcdonough School a charter school?
No, Mcdonough School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcdonough School a Title I school?
No, Mcdonough School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcdonough School?
59.1% of students at Mcdonough 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
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (603) 624-6373
- 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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