Pennichuck Middle School vs. Fairgrounds Middle School
Should I attend Pennichuck Middle School or Fairgrounds Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Fairgrounds Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 584 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 621 students in grades 6-8, Fairgrounds 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 19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
584 students
621 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 456 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#403 out of 456 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
182
189
Grade 7 Students
198
189
Grade 8 Students
204
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
29%
27%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
57%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
