Middle School At Parkside

parkside.mansd.org

775 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Middle School at Parkside is a public educational institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Manchester School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student growth during the critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal development and exploration.

The school emphasizes community and inclusivity, striving to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school. In addition to standard coursework, Parkside encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which help promote social-emotional learning and school spirit. By focusing on both academic achievement and the cultivation of a supportive school culture, Middle School at Parkside aims to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary for future success.

775

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middle School At Parkside
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	218
Black	89
Asian	23
Two or More	94
American Indian	2

White
349 (45.0%)
Hispanic
218 (28.1%)
Two or More
94 (12.1%)
Black
89 (11.5%)
Asian
23 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)624-6356
Website:	http://parkside.mansd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 5 198

Grade 6 193

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 191