Pennichuck Middle School

schools.nashua.edu/middle/pennichuck

559 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pennichuck Middle School, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Nashua School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging academic environment for its diverse student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education, Pennichuck emphasizes the development of critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility, ensuring students are well-prepared for the transition to secondary school.

Beyond its core academic mission, Pennichuck Middle School places a high value on building a supportive community culture. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, which help to nurture social-emotional growth and school spirit. With a focus on modern pedagogical practices and collaborative learning, Pennichuck aims to empower its students to become active, engaged citizens within the broader Nashua community.

559

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennichuck Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	181
Black	15
Asian	28
Two or More	44

White
291 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
181 (32.4 %)
Two or More
44 (7.9 %)
Asian
28 (5.0 %)
Black
15 (2.7 %)

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)966-4140
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/middle/pennichuck
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 6 175

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 201