Middle School At Parkside
Middle School At Parkside serves 644 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Middle School At Parkside 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Middle School At Parkside 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
Middle School At Parkside's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 644 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Middle School At Parkside is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Middle School At Parkside is 0.60, 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 Testing Rank | #434 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 6% |
| Black | 6% | 2% |
| White | 59% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Middle School At Parkside is Manchester West High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Making Community Connections Charter School (m) (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gossler Park School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Gossler Park School Grades: K-5 | 458 students
0.1 miles
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327 0.1 K-5 458 - Manchester Manchester West High School Grades: 9-12 | 800 students
0.3 miles
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384 0.3 9-12 800 - Manchester Northwest Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 683 students
0.8 miles
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321 0.8 K-5 683 - Manchester Parker-varney School Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
1.0 miles
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338 1.0 PK-5 560 - Manchester Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (h) Charter School
1.1 miles
470 Pine St
Manchester, NH 03105
(603) 540-4528 1.1 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 4 I have no complaints at all about this school. It is one of the best-kept secrets. - Posted by Parent - crisscross |
| 4 I must come to this school's defense. I have heard a lot of negative comments about Middle School at Parkside the year my son was slated to become a 6th grader there. He is now in 8th Grade. I have absolutely NOTHING bad to say about this school what so ever. On the contrary actually, I have not met one educator on this staff that hasn't been anything but helpful. There has never been a time when I have had an inquiry, or a concern that my concerns were not met with the utmost expedience and attention to the matter. There will always be some trouble in ALL schools, and being in a big city, there again, will always be some things that concern us. But rather than parents gossiping among themselves, communicate with the Staff. I cannot believe that I am the only parent that actually thinks the teachers and faculty at parkside middle school are doing a great job, especially with the work load handed to them and the amount of children that they are educating. Thank you Forrest Ransdall (Principal) and the entire faculty at Parkside that have made this a positive experience. It is my sons last year at Parkside, and I will be passing on good reviews onto any other parents that may ask me my opinion. - Posted by Parent - Kathy |
| 5 I LOVE THIS SCHOOL AND ALL OF THEACHERS IN IT - Posted by Student/Alumni - Blueb |
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