Mcdonough School
Tel:
(603)624-6373
- Mcdonough School serves 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Mcdonough 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 15%.
Top Placements
Mcdonough School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Mcdonough School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mcdonough School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 454 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mcdonough School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #446 out of 454 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 6% |
| Black | 8% | 2% |
| White | 50% | 85% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manchester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mcdonough School is Manchester Central High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hillside Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Hillside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 789 students
0.3 miles
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6352 0.3 6-8 789 - Manchester Manchester Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1474 students
0.7 miles
207 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6363 0.7 9-12 1474 - Manchester Wilson School Grades: K-5 | 444 students
0.7 miles
401 Wilson St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)624-6350 0.7 K-5 444 - Manchester Making Community Connections Charter School (m) Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 31 students
0.8 miles
60 Rogers St Unit 203
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)935-7488 0.8 6-8 31 - Manchester Smyth Road School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
0.8 miles
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6340 0.8 PK-5 375
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