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Mcdonough School vs. Northwest Elementary School

Should you attend Mcdonough School or Northwest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mcdonough School
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Northwest Elementary School
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mcdonough School ranks 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 10%)

Northwest Elementary School ranks 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%)
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdonough 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 17% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Northwest Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-4
Total Students
457 students
501 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdonough School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdonough School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdonough School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#438 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
#406 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdonough School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonough School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonough School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonough School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcdonough School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwest Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
-
Kindergarten Students
56
97
Grade 1 Students
78
106
Grade 2 Students
63
111
Grade 3 Students
73
94
Grade 4 Students
77
93
Grade 5 Students
85
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdonough School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdonough School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdonough School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdonough School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdonough School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdonough School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdonough School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdonough School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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