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#393 of 480 schools in NH

Middle School at Parkside

Middle School · Manchester School District · Manchester, NH

A Manchester School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

75 Parkside Ave., Manchester, NH 03102

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2022)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$18,077
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Students at Middle School at Parkside score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Middle School at Parkside 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 40Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (m)Charter · enrollment unverified2.06–81.1 mi47Compare →
Hillside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.76–82.0 mi772Compare →
Southside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.25–82.6 mi741Compare →
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.56–83.6 mi679Compare →

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
#7 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

Middle School at Parkside is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Middle School at Parkside

Middle School at Parkside is a public middle school in Manchester, NH, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 801 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middle School at Parkside

What grades does Middle School at Parkside serve?

Middle School at Parkside serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Middle School at Parkside?

Middle School at Parkside has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Parkside?

The student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Parkside is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middle School at Parkside rank in NH?

Middle School at Parkside ranks #393 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Middle School at Parkside's MySchoolScout rating?

Middle School at Parkside 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 Middle School at Parkside?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School at Parkside has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Middle School at Parkside a charter school?

No, Middle School at Parkside is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middle School at Parkside a Title I school?

No, Middle School at Parkside is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle School at Parkside?

55.2% of students at Middle School at Parkside 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
801
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%
Area population (ZIP 03102)
33,755
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
36.4
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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