Middle School At Parkside

parkside.mansd.org

858 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.

858

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middle School At Parkside
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	254
Black	63
Asian	25
Two or More	110
American Indian	2

White
404 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
254 (29.6 %)
Two or More
110 (12.8 %)
Black
63 (7.3 %)
Asian
25 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(603)624-6356
Website:	http://parkside.mansd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 5 218

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 188