Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)

9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 408 students in grades 5-8, 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 5% in NH
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)'s student population of 408 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Motto
'Cultivating New Hampshire's future innovators in science and technology.'

School Rankings

Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) ranks within the top 5% of all 455 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 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#10 out of 455 schools
(Top 5%)
77%
42%
81%
51%
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
45%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
40%
82%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
(22-23)
8.6%
24.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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 #10 out of 455 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)?
408 students attend Academy For Science And Design Charter (M).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) students are Asian, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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