Serving 404 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 20:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)'s student population of 404 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 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 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 455 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
50%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
36%
82%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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)?
404 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, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 20:1, 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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