Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amherst 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amherst Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Amherst Street School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Amherst 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 Amherst Street School is 0.65, 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
#446 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
39%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Amherst Street School's ranking?
Amherst Street School is ranked #446 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Amherst Street School often compared to?
Amherst Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Amherst Street School?
286 students attend Amherst Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Amherst Street School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Street School?
Amherst Street School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amherst Street School offer ?
Amherst Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amherst Street School part of?
Amherst Street School is part of Nashua School District.
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