Elm Street Middle School (Closed 2024)

117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NH)
#407 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

21%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
33%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
51%
82%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
49%
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
35.6%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #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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