Fairgrounds Middle School

schools.nashua.edu/middle/fairgrounds

585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fairgrounds Middle School, located at 27 Cleveland Street in Nashua, New Hampshire, serves as a key educational hub for the local community as part of the Nashua School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that addresses the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of middle-school-aged students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become active, responsible citizens.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Fairgrounds Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong connections with their peers and teachers. The school prides itself on maintaining strong communication with families and utilizing modern educational strategies to ensure all students have the resources necessary to succeed. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or current news, the school maintains an updated web presence at http://schools.nashua.edu/middle/fairgrounds.

585

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairgrounds Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	191
Black	13
Asian	38
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
301 (51.5%)
Hispanic
191 (32.6%)
Two or More
41 (7.0%)
Asian
38 (6.5%)
Black
13 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Nashua School District
Phone:	(603)594-4393
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/middle/fairgrounds
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 199

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 200