Mcdonough School
Tel:
(603)624-6373
- Mcdonough School serves 562 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mcdonough School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mcdonough School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mcdonough School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #411 out of 457 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| 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 | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 5% |
| Black | 8% | 2% |
| White | 55% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manchester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Hillside Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillside Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Hillside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 803 students
0.3 miles
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6352 0.3 6-8 803 - Manchester Manchester Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1532 students
0.7 miles
207 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6363 0.7 9-12 1532 - Manchester Wilson School Grades: K-5 | 450 students
0.7 miles
401 Wilson St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)624-6350 0.7 K-5 450 - Manchester Smyth Road School Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
0.8 miles
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-6340 0.8 PK-5 404 - Manchester Hallsville School Grades: K-5 | 306 students
0.9 miles
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)624-6332 0.9 K-5 306
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