Hillside Middle School

hillside.mansd.org

1,071 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hillside Middle School, located at 112 Reservoir Ave. in Manchester, New Hampshire, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of the Manchester School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Hillside aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to explore their interests through various subjects and activities.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit. Through its official website, Hillside maintains a connection with families, providing essential resources such as calendars, staff contact information, and updates on school policies. The administration and faculty strive to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to become active, responsible participants in their education, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and inclusive setting.

1,071

Total Students

90.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	294
Black	134
Asian	32
Two or More	123

White
488 (45.6%)
Hispanic
294 (27.5%)
Black
134 (12.5%)
Two or More
123 (11.5%)
Asian
32 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(603)624-6352
Website:	http://hillside.mansd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,071
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 234

Grade 6 274

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 283