Serving 895 students in grades 6-8, Elm Street Middle 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 was 21% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Rankings
Elm Street Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
51%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Elm Street Middle School's ranking?
Elm Street Middle School is ranked #407 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Elm Street Middle School?
895 students attend Elm Street Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Elm Street Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm Street Middle School?
Elm Street Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elm Street Middle School offer ?
Elm Street Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm Street Middle School part of?
Elm Street Middle School is part of Nashua School District.
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