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Beech Street School

Summary:

Beech Street School is an elementary school in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving 473 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 157 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beech Street School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New Hampshire, placing it in the bottom 10% of schools statewide. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students ranking 1st out of 1 school, but Hispanic and White students ranking 18th out of 19 and 227th out of 228, respectively. Academically, only 10% of Beech Street students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41% statewide and 19% in the Manchester School District. Similarly, only 13% of students were proficient or better in reading, compared to 53% statewide and 29% in the district.

Nearby schools, such as Smyth Road School, located just 1.54 miles away, have significantly higher academic performance, with 46% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 42% in reading. Beech Street School's consistently low performance and the disparities between student subgroups suggest that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed, potentially linked to the high poverty rates and broader socioeconomic issues in the Manchester School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 333 Beech St.
       Manchester, NH  03103-5499

(603) 624-6314

District: Manchester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,187 Help


Students who attend Beech Street School usually attend:

Middle:    Southside Middle School
High:    Manchester Central High School
    Manchester School of Technology (High School)

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.2%
White:
28.8%
African American:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beech Street School ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Beech Street School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.2%), White (28.8%), African American (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beech Street School is 10.1, which is the 2nd best among 12 elementary schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beech Street School is $16,187, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Manchester School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beech Street School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beech Street School 234th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Beech Street School in the ranking list.)

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Manchester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester School District 157th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beech Street School

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Rank History for all students at Beech Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.59 238th 238 0.0%
2007 0.97 236th 237 0.4%
2008 2.44 234th 236 0.8%
2009 2.42 238th 240 0.8%
2010 0.33 242nd 242 0.0%
2011 0.85 236th 237 0.4%
2012 0.45 240th 241 0.4%
2013 0.42 241st 241 0.0%
2014 0.17 242nd 242 0.0%
2015 0.61 206th 206 0.0%
2016 0.86 235th 244 3.7%
2017 1.30 222nd 229 3.1%
2019 0.86 231st 231 0.0%
2024 2.37 234th 234 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Beech Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.94 5th 6 16.7%
2024 41.62 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beech Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.16 27th 34 20.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Beech Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.94 191st 192 0.5%
2024 3.62 186th 187 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Beech Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.77 195th 195 0.0%
2024 2.72 193rd 193 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Beech Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.19 2nd 2 0.0%
2022 12.59 2nd 2 0.0%
2024 28.58 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beech Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.70 19th 19 0.0%
2019 11.38 17th 17 0.0%
2021 28.18 8th 9 11.1%
2024 21.66 18th 19 5.3%
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Rank History for White students at Beech Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.36 229th 229 0.0%
2021 6.58 205th 209 1.9%
2023 2.53 232nd 233 0.4%
2024 2.99 227th 228 0.4%
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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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Open Quote The teachers don't teach the kids as much. Instead they want the kids to play games In and out of class.
Second, the teachers are the most racist people ever to teach. School is dominated by minority students. All the white teachers come from outside of the city. Third, they suspend the children for a very minor incident. Especially black and Hispanic children. The teachers hit the children and speak in very unbelievable works. Calling a monkey to student.
I won't say more. The school needs to be investigated how the treat minority students. How come out of 180 school days 88 days kids suspended.
That is not one child
That's many many many! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Beech Street School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 590 27 9 48 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1992 558 21 7 42 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1993 535 21 11 49 6 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 521 32 13 50 7 n/a n/a 0 623
1995 511 48 32 87 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1996 511 48 32 87 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1997 571 34 39 99 5 n/a n/a 0 748
1998 519 46 44 123 6 n/a n/a 0 738
1999 446 32 38 118 3 n/a n/a 0 637
2000 396 41 34 122 6 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 388 58 34 130 8 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 380 63 22 187 7 n/a n/a 0 659
2003 380 63 22 187 7 n/a n/a 0 659
2004 363 70 21 198 5 n/a n/a 0 657
2005 324 89 25 218 9 n/a n/a 0 665
2006 322 121 17 206 11 n/a n/a 0 677
2007 243 119 10 189 7 n/a n/a 1 569
2008 238 138 14 183 10 n/a n/a 0 583
2009 221 112 16 213 9 n/a n/a 0 571
2010 202 119 25 219 5 0 4 0 574
2011 183 120 40 219 1 0 44 0 607
2012 189 116 49 214 0 1 33 0 602
2013 179 94 53 204 1 2 38 0 571
2014 210 100 47 205 0 3 39 0 604
2015 179 88 42 251 0 3 37 0 600
2016 179 80 32 253 0 1 33 0 578
2017 177 91 36 258 2 0 31 0 595
2018 172 102 27 243 0 0 34 0 578
2019 159 107 29 226 0 0 42 0 563
2020 164 90 25 248 0 0 39 0 566
2021 143 90 12 206 0 0 48 0 499
2022 135 89 7 197 0 0 49 0 477
2023 137 86 4 189 0 0 57 0 473
2024 135 81 3 184 0 1 65 0 469

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 Beech Street School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 674 32.0 21.0 50.1
1992 630 27.0 23.3 66.3
1993 622 31.0 20.1 69.1
1994 623 36.0 17.3 75.8
1995 679 30.0 22.6 68.3
1996 679 30.0 22.6 68.3
1997 748 30.0 24.9 61.9
1998 738 33.0 22.4 57.2
1999 637 29.0 22.0 66.6
2000 599 41.0 14.6 83
2001 618 35.0 17.7 76.9
2002 659 43.4 15.2 76.9
2003 659 43.4 15.2 76.9
2004 657 43.4 15.1 77.2
2005 665 46.0 14.5 70.4
2006 677 52.0 13.0 70.6
2007 569 59.7 9.5 73.6
2008 583 66.6 8.8 75.3
2009 571 65.6 8.7 91.8
2010 574 48.7 11.7 91.6
2011 607 42.2 14.3 92.6
2012 602 43.2 13.9 91.7
2013 571 39.6 14.4 93.3
2014 604 39.5 15.2 89.4
2015 600 36.0 16.6 93.8
2016 578 38.0 15.2 94.8
2017 595 39.0 15.2 92.6
2018 578 42.5 13.6 93.3
2019 563 41.5 13.5 93.4
2020 566 47.5 11.9 86.6
2021 499 48.0 10.3 65.3
2022 477 42.0 11.3 83
2023 473 46.0 10.2 85
2024 469 46.0 10.1 79.3

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 Beech Street School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 674 32.0 21.0 50.1
1992 630 27.0 23.3 66.3
1993 622 31.0 20.1 69.1
1994 623 36.0 17.3 75.8
1995 679 30.0 22.6 68.3
1996 679 30.0 22.6 68.3
1997 748 30.0 24.9 61.9
1998 738 33.0 22.4 57.2
1999 637 29.0 22.0 66.6
2000 599 41.0 14.6 83
2001 618 35.0 17.7 76.9
2002 659 43.4 15.2 76.9
2003 659 43.4 15.2 76.9
2004 657 43.4 15.1 77.2
2005 665 46.0 14.5 70.4
2006 677 52.0 13.0 70.6
2007 569 59.7 9.5 73.6
2008 583 66.6 8.8 75.3
2009 571 65.6 8.7 91.8
2010 574 48.7 11.7 91.6
2011 607 42.2 14.3 92.6
2012 602 43.2 13.9 91.7
2013 571 39.6 14.4 93.3
2014 604 39.5 15.2 89.4
2015 600 36.0 16.6 93.8
2016 578 38.0 15.2 94.8
2017 595 39.0 15.2 92.6
2018 578 42.5 13.6 93.3
2019 563 41.5 13.5 93.4
2020 566 47.5 11.9 86.6
2021 499 48.0 10.3 65.3
2022 477 42.0 11.3 83
2023 473 46.0 10.2 85
2024 469 46.0 10.1 79.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beech Street School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,187

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beech Street School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Beech Street School)1011
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Manchester School District)2522
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students563473
 16%
African American10786
 19.6%
American Indian00
Asian294
 86.2%
Hispanic226189
 16.4%
Pacific Islander00
White159137
 13.8%
Two or More Races4257
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.4%85%
 8.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Beech Street School

Students at Beech Street School are 39% Hispanic, 29% White, 17% African American, 14% Two or more races.

Beech Street School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

Students who attend Beech Street School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southside Middle School
High : Manchester Central High School
High : Manchester School of Technology (High School)

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Beech Street School.


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