Needs Improvement
#461 of 480 schools in NH
Mt. Pleasant School
Elementary School · Nashua School District · Nashua, NH
A Nashua School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 Manchester St., Nashua, NH 03060
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt. Pleasant School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 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 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mt. Pleasant 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashua), 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
$78,068
Median home value
$338,700
Median rent
$1,539/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03060; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua Title I PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 0.2 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Amherst Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Franklin Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.4 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Ave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 375 | 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.
Nashua School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #17 of 19
- District spending per student
- $19,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt. Pleasant School is listed in Nashua School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Pleasant School
Mt. Pleasant School is a public elementary school in Nashua, NH, part of Nashua School District, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Pleasant School
What grades does Mt. Pleasant School serve?
Mt. Pleasant School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant School?
Mt. Pleasant School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Pleasant School rank in NH?
Mt. Pleasant School ranks #461 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Mt. Pleasant School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Pleasant School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Mt. Pleasant School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Pleasant School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt. Pleasant School a charter school?
No, Mt. Pleasant School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Pleasant School a Title I school?
No, Mt. Pleasant School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Pleasant School?
73.5% of students at Mt. Pleasant 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (603) 966-2400
- Area population (ZIP 03060)
- 32,223
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 03060; 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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