Top Rankings
Manchester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,467 students in Manchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Manchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
21 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
12,467 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
1,012 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Manchester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Graduation Rate
68%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.30
# American Indian Students
24 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
507 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,106 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
7%
# Black Students
1,341 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
11%
2%
# White Students
6,344 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
51%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,140 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
328
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
852
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
895
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
952
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
920
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
930
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
980
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
872
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
881
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
942
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,219
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
931
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
928
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
837
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,946 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,066 is less than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$211 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,946
$21,499
Spending / Student
$15,066
$20,738
Best Manchester School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Memorial High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Grades: 9-12
| 1,459 students
Rank: #33.
Green Acres School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Webster School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Highland-goffes Falls School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Manchester School Of Technology (High School)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gerald Connors Circle
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Smyth Road School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #88.
Manchester West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Grades: 9-12
| 767 students
Rank: #99.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #1010.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7 Michigan Avenue
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1111.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Grades: K-4
| 513 students
Rank: #1212.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Jewett School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mcdonough School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1515.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Grades: PK-4
| 437 students
Rank: #1616.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Grades: 5-8
| 853 students
Rank: #1717.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Grades: 5-8
| 907 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bakersville School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Grades: PK-4
| 332 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Gossler Park School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #2020.
Henry Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 Cedar Street
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #2121.
Beech Street School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester School District?
Manchester School District manages 21 public schools serving 12,467 students.
What is the rank of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District is ranked #183 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester School District?
51% of Manchester School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Manchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,066 is less than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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