Polaris Charter School

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Polaris Charter School ranks 145 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Polaris Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 120 students in grades K-5 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 115 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Polaris Charter School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 59.17% White, 6.67% African American, 12.5% Hispanic, 7.5% Asian, and 14.17% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby public schools, such as Parker-Varney School and Webster School, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NH SAS), is mixed compared to the state and nearby public schools. While Polaris Charter School's reading proficiency is slightly above the state average, its mathematics and science proficiency are below the state average.

Polaris Charter School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, with the school once being a top-performing elementary school in the state, but now ranking 145 out of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating. This decline in performance suggests a need for improvement in student outcomes, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, the school's subgroup performance shows that female students and White students have generally performed better than the overall student population, and the school's lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby public schools may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102-3208

(603) 634-0034

District: Polaris Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
145^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 122

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.0%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Two or more races:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Polaris Charter School ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Polaris Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (14.8%), two or more races (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Polaris Charter School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Polaris Charter School employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Polaris Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polaris Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Polaris Charter School 115^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Polaris Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Polaris Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2014	50.80	131^st	242	45.9%
2015	67.05	63^rd	206	69.4%
2016	62.82	83^rd	244	66.0%
2017	74.21	50^th	229	78.2%
2018	58.69	94^th	231	59.3%
2019	50.87	121^st	231	47.6%
2021	56.45	87^th	211	58.8%
2022	43.89	132^nd	233	43.3%
2023	53.87	106^th	237	55.3%
2024	41.53	145^th	234	38.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Polaris Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	33.56	141^st	192	26.6%
2021	56.36	71^st	160	55.6%
2022	47.49	99^th	187	47.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Polaris Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.58	72^nd	195	63.1%

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Rank History for White students at Polaris Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	61.10	80^th	227	64.8%
2019	50.94	119^th	229	48.0%
2021	49.43	109^th	209	47.8%
2022	37.19	152^nd	229	33.6%
2023	71.95	59^th	233	74.7%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Polaris Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	53	0	1	1	0	5	60
2014	78	0	4	4	2	1	89
2015	87	1	4	7	3	2	104
2016	83	3	6	10	3	7	112
2017	81	6	3	13	3	5	111
2018	76	8	5	11	1	6	107
2019	77	5	9	12	1	7	111
2020	76	2	10	13	0	8	109
2021	74	5	10	9	0	11	109
2022	70	5	15	13	0	15	118
2023	71	8	9	15	0	17	120
2024	72	9	6	18	0	17	122

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Polaris Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	60	4.4	13.6	0
2014	89	6.8	13.0	0
2015	104	8.0	13.0	12.5
2016	112	8.0	14.0	11.6
2017	111	7.8	14.2	18
2018	107	7.6	14.0	14
2019	111	7.6	14.6	19.8
2020	109	7.9	13.7	23.9
2021	109	7.5	14.5	15.6
2022	118	8.4	14.0	35.6
2023	120	9.8	12.2	30.8
2024	122	9.6	12.7	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Polaris Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	60	4.4	13.6	0
2014	89	6.8	13.0	0
2015	104	8.0	13.0	12.5
2016	112	8.0	14.0	11.6
2017	111	7.8	14.2	18
2018	107	7.6	14.0	14
2019	111	7.6	14.6	19.8
2020	109	7.9	13.7	23.9
2021	109	7.5	14.5	15.6
2022	118	8.4	14.0	35.6
2023	120	9.8	12.2	30.8
2024	122	9.6	12.7	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Polaris Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 106^th of 237 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polaris Charter School)	46	50	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polaris Charter School)	46	50	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Polaris Charter School)	46	42	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Polaris Charter School)	46	42	4%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polaris Charter School)	61	38	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polaris Charter School)	61	38	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Polaris Charter School)	67	43	24%
4th Grade Reading (Polaris Charter School)	67	43	24%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polaris Charter School)	35	44	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polaris Charter School)	35	44	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Polaris Charter School)	58	67	9%
5th Grade Reading (Polaris Charter School)	58	67	9%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Polaris Charter School)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Science (Polaris Charter School)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Polaris Charter School)	45	43	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Polaris Charter School)	45	43	2%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Polaris Charter School)	56	51	5%
All Grades Reading (Polaris Charter School)	56	51	5%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Polaris Charter School)	48	56	8%
All Grades Science (Polaris Charter School)	48	56	8%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	111	120	8.1%
African American	5	8	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	12	15	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	77	71	7.8%
Two or More Races	7	17	142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	30.8%	11%

Schools Near Polaris Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)				NH SAS Reading (2024)				NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Polaris Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	100 Coolidge Ave	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Polaris Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 634-0034	122	10	12.7	24.6%	72 (59.0%)	9 (7.4%)	18 (14.8%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.9%)	41.5	145^th of 234 public elementary schools	38.0%		53.9	106^th of 237 public elementary schools	55.3%	39	33.0	46.0	22.0	33.0	52.0	31.0	72.0	54.0	44.0	44.0
Gossler Park School	Public	PK, KG-4	145 Parkside Ave	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6327	339	30	11.1	67.0%	144 (42.5%)	36 (10.6%)	106 (31.3%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (13.6%)	3.9	231^st of 234 public elementary schools	1.3%		9.3	228^th of 237 public elementary schools	3.8%	3	20.0	17.0		18.0	20.0	10.0		15.0			$12,653
Northwest Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 Youville St.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6321	501	42	11.9	53.9%	246 (49.1%)	50 (10.0%)	131 (26.1%)	22 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.4%)	29.1	181^st of 234 public elementary schools	22.6%		29.7	174^th of 237 public elementary schools	26.6%	7	26.0	47.0		36.0	36.0	45.0		40.0			$11,611
Beech Street School	Public	K-5	333 Beech St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6314	469	46	10.1	79.3%	135 (28.8%)	81 (17.3%)	184 (39.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (13.9%)	2.4	234^th of 234 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)		17.0		10.0	11.0	14.0	12.0	13.0			$16,187
Bartlett Elementary School	Public	1-4	689 Mast Rd.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 497-2210	180	18	10.1	26.1%	140 (77.8%)	12 (6.7%)	16 (8.9%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	18.9	194^th of 234 public elementary schools	17.1%		44.6	138^th of 237 public elementary schools	41.8%	56	39.0	30.0		34.0	37.0	28.0		32.0			$17,346
Parker-Varney School	Public	PK, KG-4	223 James Pollack Dr.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6338	394	33	11.9	51.8%	191 (48.5%)	45 (11.4%)	91 (23.1%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (13.2%)	7.5	228^th of 234 public elementary schools	2.6%		3.7	234^th of 237 public elementary schools	1.3%	6	14.0	21.0		18.0	29.0	26.0		27.0			$13,317
Webster School	Public	PK, KG-5	2519 Elm St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6344	374	31	12.0	42.2%	238 (63.6%)	62 (16.6%)	24 (6.4%)	15 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.4%)	32.1	173^rd of 234 public elementary schools	26.1%		22.2	197^th of 237 public elementary schools	16.9%	24	35.0	43.0	33.0	37.0	31.0	45.0	54.0	43.0	32.0	32.0	$13,750
Henry Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	555 Cedar Street	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6350	388	35	11.1	68.3%	128 (33.0%)	59 (15.2%)	145 (37.4%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.1%)								(n/a)											$12,106
Bakersville School	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Elm St.	Manchester	03101	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6312	344	38	9.1	73.0%	107 (31.1%)	60 (17.4%)	126 (36.6%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.0%)	2.9	233^rd of 234 public elementary schools	0.4%		7	230^th of 237 public elementary schools	3.0%	3	15.0	15.0		15.0	18.0	11.0		14.0			$19,681
Smyth Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	245 Bruce Rd.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6340	390	31	12.6	30.8%	259 (66.4%)	23 (5.9%)	59 (15.1%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.8%)	34.5	162^nd of 234 public elementary schools	30.8%		22.7	195^th of 237 public elementary schools	17.7%	33	48.0	43.0	45.0	46.0	43.0	31.0	50.0	42.0	23.0	23.0	$13,484

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What is the racial makeup of Polaris Charter School?

Students at Polaris Charter School are 59% White, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 7% African American, 5% Asian.

Is Polaris Charter School a good school?

Polaris Charter School ranks 145^th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Polaris Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Polaris Charter School.

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