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#454 of 480 schools in NH

Weston Elementary School

Elementary School · Manchester School District · Manchester, NH

A Manchester School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7 Michigan Avenue, Manchester, NH 03104

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$18,077
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Weston Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

42.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Weston Elementary 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

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Mill Falls Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–61.1 mi167Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Manchester School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#19 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

Weston Elementary School is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Weston Elementary School

Weston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Manchester, NH, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Weston Elementary School

What grades does Weston Elementary School serve?

Weston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Weston Elementary School?

Weston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Weston Elementary School rank in NH?

Weston Elementary School ranks #454 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Weston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Weston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Weston Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Weston Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Weston Elementary School a charter school?

No, Weston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Weston Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Weston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weston Elementary School?

42.2% of students at Weston Elementary 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
507
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 03104)
35,274
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
37.2
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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