Elm Street Middle School

117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Elm Street Middle School serves 952 students in grades 6-8.
Elm Street Middle School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NH
  • Math Proficiency
    : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Elm Street Middle School's student population of 952 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
952 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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School Rankings

Elm Street Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elm Street Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
7%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
54%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elm Street Middle School's ranking?
Elm Street Middle School is ranked #402 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Elm Street Middle School often compared to?
Elm Street Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairgrounds Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Elm Street Middle School?
952 students attend Elm Street Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Elm Street Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Street Middle School?
Elm Street Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is Elm Street Middle School part of?
Elm Street Middle School is part of Nashua School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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