Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Acres 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 31% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Acres School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Green Acres School's student population of 435 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green Acres 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 Green Acres School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
72%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Acres School's ranking?
Green Acres School is ranked #334 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Green Acres School often compared to?
Green Acres Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Green Acres School?
435 students attend Green Acres School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Green Acres School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Acres School?
Green Acres School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Green Acres School offer ?
Green Acres School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Green Acres School part of?
Green Acres School is part of Manchester School District.
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