Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beech Street 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 5% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beech Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Beech Street School's student population of 469 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beech Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beech Street School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
8%
Black
17%
2%
White
29%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beech Street School's ranking?
Beech Street School is ranked #457 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Beech Street School often compared to?
Beech Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Beech Street School?
469 students attend Beech Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Beech Street School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beech Street School?
Beech Street School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beech Street School offer ?
Beech Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beech Street School part of?
Beech Street School is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Beech Street School located?
Beech Street School is located in the Kalivas Union neighborhood of Manchester, NH.
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