Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amherst Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amherst Street School serves the northeast part of Nashua, NH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amherst Street School's student population of 290 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Average Class Size
17 students
School Rankings
Amherst Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Street School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
37%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amherst Street School's ranking?
Amherst Street School is ranked #441 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Amherst Street School often compared to?
Amherst Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Amherst Street School?
290 students attend Amherst Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Amherst Street School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amherst Street School?
Amherst Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amherst Street School offer ?
Amherst Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amherst Street School part of?
Amherst Street School is part of Nashua School District.
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