Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Beech 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 8% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beech Street School serves the west part of Manchester, NH, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about one mile from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beech Street School's student population of 524 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Beech 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 Beech Street School is 0.72, 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
#455 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Beech Street
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beech Street School's ranking?
Beech Street School is ranked #455 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Beech Street School often compared to?
Beech Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weston Elementary School, Bakersville School, Gossler Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Beech Street School?
524 students attend Beech Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Beech Street School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beech Street School?
Beech Street School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beech Street School offer ?
Beech Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beech Street School part of?
Beech Street School is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Beech Street School located?
Beech Street School is located in the Kalivas Union neighborhood of Manchester, NH.
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