Below Average
#406 of 480 schools in NH
Polaris Charter School
Elementary School · Polaris Charter School · Manchester, NH
A charter elementary school in Manchester, NH where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Coolidge Ave, Manchester, NH 03102
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Polaris Charter School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Polaris Charter 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Northwest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 501 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Polaris Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Polaris Charter School is listed in Polaris Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polaris Charter School
Polaris Charter School is a public elementary school in Manchester, NH, part of Polaris Charter School, serving approximately 122 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polaris Charter School
What grades does Polaris Charter School serve?
Polaris Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Polaris Charter School?
Polaris Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polaris Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polaris Charter School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polaris Charter School rank in NH?
Polaris Charter School ranks #406 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Polaris Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Polaris Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Polaris Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polaris Charter School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Polaris Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Polaris Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Polaris Charter School a Title I school?
No, Polaris Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polaris Charter School?
24.6% of students at Polaris Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (603) 634-0034
- Area population (ZIP 03102)
- 33,755
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 03102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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