Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)

486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
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Top 5%
Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 5% in NH
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)'s student population of 309 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) ranks within the top 5% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
#5 out of 456 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-84%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
50%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
37%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)'s ranking?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) is ranked #5 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) often compared to?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)is often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)?
309 students attend Academy For Science And Design Charter (M).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) offer ?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) part of?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) is part of Academy For Science And Design Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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