Very Good
#135 of 480 schools in NH
Top 28% in state
The Founders Academy Charter School (e)
Middle School · The Founders Academy Charter School · Manchester, NH
A charter middle school in Manchester, NH where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5 Perimeter Rd, Manchester, NH 03103
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Founders Academy Charter School (e) score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Founders Academy Charter School (e) 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$70,049
Median home value
$313,500
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Mckelvie Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 5–6 | 3.4 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Hillside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 772 | 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.
The Founders Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- 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.
The Founders Academy Charter School (e) is listed in The Founders Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Founders Academy Charter School (e)
The Founders Academy Charter School (e) is a public middle school in Manchester, NH, part of The Founders Academy Charter School, serving approximately 263 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Founders Academy Charter School (e)
What grades does The Founders Academy Charter School (e) serve?
The Founders Academy Charter School (e) serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (e)?
The Founders Academy Charter School (e) has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Founders Academy Charter School (e)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Founders Academy Charter School (e) is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Founders Academy Charter School (e) rank in NH?
The Founders Academy Charter School (e) ranks #135 of 480 schools in NH.
What is The Founders Academy Charter School (e)'s MySchoolScout rating?
The Founders Academy Charter School (e) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 The Founders Academy Charter School (e)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Founders Academy Charter School (e) has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is The Founders Academy Charter School (e) a charter school?
Yes, The Founders Academy Charter School (e) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Founders Academy Charter School (e) a Title I school?
No, The Founders Academy Charter School (e) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Founders Academy Charter School (e)?
19.8% of students at The Founders Academy Charter School (e) 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (603) 952-4705
- Area population (ZIP 03103)
- 37,659
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 03103; 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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