Is McDonough School a good school?

McDonough School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend McDonough School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended McDonough School.

What is the racial makeup of McDonough School?

Students at McDonough School are 42% White, 34% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of McDonough School attend?

Students who attend McDonough School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hillside Middle School High : Manchester Central High School High : Manchester School of Technology (High School)

McDonough School

Summary:

McDonough School is an elementary school in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving 446 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 157 out of 163 districts in the state, McDonough faces significant academic and demographic challenges compared to nearby schools.

McDonough School has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic (33.86%) and African American (9.87%) students than the surrounding schools. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New Hampshire elementary schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in Math and Reading are significantly lower than the state and district averages, indicating persistent academic struggles. Additionally, over 60% of McDonough's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite these challenges, McDonough School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 10:1, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as equity gaps, socioeconomic factors, and effective teaching and learning strategies, will be crucial in improving student outcomes and providing a high-quality education for all students. Exploring best practices from higher-performing schools with similar demographics, such as Gossler Park School or Webster School, could also help identify strategies for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104-5200

(603) 624-6373

District: Manchester School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,681

Students who attend McDonough School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.4%

Hispanic:

33.9%

Two or more races:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McDonough School ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 8^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), Hispanic (33.9%), two or more races (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDonough School is 10.6, which is the 4^th best among 12 elementary schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)

Compare McDonough School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDonough School is $14,681, which is the 4^th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Manchester School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDonough School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonough School 227^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See McDonough School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Manchester School District:

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

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Rank History for McDonough School

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Rank History for all students at McDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	15.32	223^rd	238	6.3%
2007	6.65	231^st	237	2.5%
2008	7.36	228^th	236	3.4%
2009	8.66	233^rd	240	2.9%
2010	10.53	236^th	242	2.5%
2011	8.07	230^th	237	3.0%
2012	2.42	239^th	241	0.8%
2013	7.24	232^nd	241	3.7%
2014	6.82	234^th	242	3.3%
2015	16.54	184^th	206	10.7%
2016	15.70	220^th	244	9.8%
2017	9.28	216^th	229	5.7%
2018	8.48	223^rd	231	3.5%
2019	12.84	218^th	231	5.6%
2021	5.98	208^th	211	1.4%
2022	9.08	222^nd	233	4.7%
2023	7.41	229^th	237	3.4%
2024	7.95	227^th	234	3.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.08	2^nd	6	66.7%
2024	36.37	5^th	6	16.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.40	54^th	59	8.5%
2023	14.60	67^th	70	4.3%

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Rank History for Female students at McDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	10.83	179^th	190	5.8%
2019	15.36	178^th	192	7.3%
2021	7.67	154^th	160	3.8%
2022	9.75	176^th	187	5.9%
2023	9.34	187^th	193	3.1%
2024	11.58	177^th	187	5.3%

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Rank History for Male students at McDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	10.59	187^th	195	4.1%
2019	14.08	181^st	195	7.2%
2021	6.80	163^rd	168	3.0%
2022	11.27	184^th	194	5.2%
2023	5.97	195^th	199	2.0%
2024	5.69	188^th	193	2.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	32.80	14^th	19	26.3%
2019	35.34	11^th	17	35.3%
2021	29.35	6^th	9	33.3%
2022	29.01	17^th	21	19.0%
2023	29.77	14^th	18	22.2%
2024	23.20	17^th	19	10.5%

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Rank History for White students at McDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	15.12	208^th	227	8.4%
2019	25.03	184^th	229	19.7%
2021	9.73	199^th	209	4.8%
2022	21.23	199^th	229	13.1%
2023	13.57	216^th	233	7.3%
2024	14.21	206^th	228	9.6%

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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 McDonough School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	485	14	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	519
1992	439	11	5	19	2	n/a	n/a	476
1993	461	13	5	9	3	n/a	n/a	491
1994	504	15	7	13	5	n/a	n/a	544
1995	596	32	15	25	8	n/a	n/a	676
1996	596	32	15	25	8	n/a	n/a	676
1997	588	44	10	34	6	n/a	n/a	682
1998	571	45	13	51	5	n/a	n/a	685
1999	558	50	11	46	3	n/a	n/a	668
2000	530	40	12	83	0	n/a	n/a	665
2001	445	39	14	82	2	n/a	n/a	582
2002	397	40	15	107	1	n/a	n/a	560
2003	397	40	15	107	1	n/a	n/a	560
2004	407	45	13	105	5	n/a	n/a	575
2005	427	53	11	110	0	n/a	n/a	601
2006	386	73	21	98	1	n/a	n/a	579
2007	376	84	30	104	2	n/a	n/a	596
2008	363	85	30	81	2	n/a	n/a	561
2009	364	86	24	82	2	n/a	n/a	558
2010	331	70	21	82	2	0	2	508
2011	313	60	16	100	0	0	62	551
2012	325	42	16	106	0	0	56	545
2013	325	44	13	117	0	0	56	555
2014	357	42	12	107	1	0	65	584
2015	328	38	12	102	1	0	71	552
2016	321	43	11	110	2	0	72	559
2017	306	45	10	128	1	0	72	562
2018	271	44	3	157	0	0	72	547
2019	259	56	5	135	1	0	49	505
2020	236	65	7	131	1	0	41	481
2021	197	56	9	133	0	0	35	430
2022	190	55	8	133	0	0	49	435
2023	189	44	9	151	0	0	53	446

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 McDonough School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	519	25.0	20.7	36.8
1992	476	32.0	14.8	42
1993	491	32.0	15.3	45.6
1994	544	32.0	17.0	41.2
1995	676	30.0	22.5	37.7
1996	676	30.0	22.5	37.7
1997	682	32.0	21.3	36.4
1998	685	33.0	20.8	35.3
1999	668	40.0	16.7	34.3
2000	665	39.0	17.1	50.1
2001	582	35.4	16.4	41.9
2002	560	46.2	12.1	49.5
2003	560	46.2	12.1	49.5
2004	575	51.6	11.1	45.6
2005	601	44.6	13.5	43.6
2006	579	56.5	10.2	45.6
2007	596	49.0	12.2	49.5
2008	561	51.0	11.0	48.1
2009	558	50.0	11.2	63.3
2010	508	42.0	12.1	60.4
2011	551	38.5	14.3	69.3
2012	545	41.5	13.1	72.8
2013	555	38.7	14.3	73.9
2014	584	39.0	14.9	70
2015	552	39.0	14.1	75.4
2016	559	40.0	13.9	76.2
2017	562	37.0	15.1	77
2018	547	38.5	14.2	75
2019	505	36.0	14.0	69.1
2020	481	39.8	12.0	66.7
2021	430	41.0	10.4	54.7
2022	435	40.0	10.8	54.5
2023	446	42.0	10.6	62.1

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 McDonough School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	519	25.0	20.7	36.8
1992	476	32.0	14.8	42
1993	491	32.0	15.3	45.6
1994	544	32.0	17.0	41.2
1995	676	30.0	22.5	37.7
1996	676	30.0	22.5	37.7
1997	682	32.0	21.3	36.4
1998	685	33.0	20.8	35.3
1999	668	40.0	16.7	34.3
2000	665	39.0	17.1	50.1
2001	582	35.4	16.4	41.9
2002	560	46.2	12.1	49.5
2003	560	46.2	12.1	49.5
2004	575	51.6	11.1	45.6
2005	601	44.6	13.5	43.6
2006	579	56.5	10.2	45.6
2007	596	49.0	12.2	49.5
2008	561	51.0	11.0	48.1
2009	558	50.0	11.2	63.3
2010	508	42.0	12.1	60.4
2011	551	38.5	14.3	69.3
2012	545	41.5	13.1	72.8
2013	555	38.7	14.3	73.9
2014	584	39.0	14.9	70
2015	552	39.0	14.1	75.4
2016	559	40.0	13.9	76.2
2017	562	37.0	15.1	77
2018	547	38.5	14.2	75
2019	505	36.0	14.0	69.1
2020	481	39.8	12.0	66.7
2021	430	41.0	10.4	54.7
2022	435	40.0	10.8	54.5
2023	446	42.0	10.6	62.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McDonough School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,681

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McDonough School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 218^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 229^th of 237 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (McDonough School)	33	21	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)	24	24
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (McDonough School)	32	21	11%
3rd Grade Reading (Manchester School District)	25	22	3%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (McDonough School)	30	22	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)	31	29	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (McDonough School)	35	18	17%
4th Grade Reading (Manchester School District)	33	27	6%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McDonough School)	26	21	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)	24	16	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (McDonough School)	46	25	21%
5th Grade Reading (Manchester School District)	39	29	10%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (McDonough School)	17	13	4%
5th Grade Science (Manchester School District)	20	14	6%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (McDonough School)	29	21	8%
All Grades Mathematics (Manchester School District)	24	19	5%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (McDonough School)	38	21	17%
All Grades Reading (Manchester School District)	34	28	6%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (McDonough School)	17	13	4%
All Grades Science (Manchester School District)	18	14	4%
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	505	446	11.7%
African American	56	44	21.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	135	151	11.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	259	189	27%
Two or More Races	49	53	8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	62.1%	7%

Schools Near McDonough 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
McDonough School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Lowell St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6373	446	42	10.6	62.1%	189 (42.4%)	44 (9.9%)	151 (33.9%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.9%)	8	227^th of 234 public elementary schools	3.0%		7.4	229^th of 237 public elementary schools	3.4%	2	20.0	33.0	13.0	21.0	22.0	22.0	24.0	23.0			$14,681
Henry Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	555 Cedar Street	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6350	434	37	11.7	66.4%	136 (31.3%)	64 (14.7%)	169 (38.9%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (11.8%)								(n/a)											$12,106
Smyth Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	245 Bruce Rd.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6340	426	34	12.3	36.2%	270 (63.4%)	35 (8.2%)	68 (16.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.5%)	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
Beech Street School	Public	K-5	333 Beech St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6314	473	46	10.2	85.0%	137 (29.0%)	86 (18.2%)	189 (40.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.1%)	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
Weston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7 Michigan Avenue	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6347	483	39	12.5	42.9%	255 (52.8%)	68 (14.1%)	77 (15.9%)	29 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	49 (10.1%)	11.8	218^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.8%		10.8	224^th of 237 public elementary schools	5.5%	6	27.0	30.0	18.0	24.0	37.0	27.0	22.0	28.0	16.0	16.0	$14,094
Jewett School	Public	PK, KG-4	130 S. Jewett St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6336	453	34	13.5	38.6%	253 (55.8%)	23 (5.1%)	98 (21.6%)	28 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.3%)	13.4	209^th of 234 public elementary schools	10.7%		15.3	214^th of 237 public elementary schools	9.7%	5	35.0	26.0		30.0	33.0	23.0		27.0			$14,968
Bakersville School	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Elm St.	Manchester	03101	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6312	325	40	8.2	70.2%	111 (34.2%)	60 (18.5%)	118 (36.3%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.0%)	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
Polaris Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	100 Coolidge Ave	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Polaris Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 634-0034	120	10	12.2	30.8%	71 (59.2%)	8 (6.7%)	15 (12.5%)	9 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.2%)	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	300	29	10.5	69.3%	135 (45.0%)	22 (7.3%)	89 (29.7%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (14.0%)	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
Webster School	Public	PK, KG-5	2519 Elm St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6344	389	30	12.9	43.7%	281 (72.2%)	59 (15.2%)	4 (1.0%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.3%)	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

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