Middle School At Parkside
- Middle School At Parkside serves 621 students in grades 6-8.
- 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 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%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Middle School At Parkside's student population of 621 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 621 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Middle School At Parkside's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Middle School At Parkside is 0.60, 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 | #451 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 | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 5% |
| Black | 8% | 2% |
| White | 59% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Middle School At Parkside is Manchester West High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hillside Middle School (2.0 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 | 449 students
0.1 miles
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)624-6327 0.1 K-5 449 - Manchester Manchester West High School Grades: 9-12 | 860 students
0.3 miles
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)624-6384 0.3 9-12 860 - Manchester Northwest Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 676 students
0.8 miles
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)624-6321 0.8 K-5 676 - Manchester Parker-varney School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
1.0 miles
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)624-6338 1.0 PK-5 583 - Manchester Bakersville School Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
1.3 miles
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603)624-6312 1.3 PK-5 392
School Reviews
| 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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