Serving 557 students in grades 6-8, Pennichuck 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 is 34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pennichuck Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pennichuck Middle School's student population of 557 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Pennichuck Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennichuck Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
35%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
50%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennichuck Middle School's ranking?
Pennichuck Middle School is ranked #319 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Pennichuck Middle School often compared to?
Pennichuck Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairgrounds Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Pennichuck Middle School?
557 students attend Pennichuck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pennichuck Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennichuck Middle School?
Pennichuck Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pennichuck Middle School offer ?
Pennichuck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennichuck Middle School part of?
Pennichuck Middle School is part of Nashua School District.
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