Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) vs Birch Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
Nashua · Charter high · Grades 9–12
264 students
Birch Hill Elementary School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) Nashua, New Hampshire | Birch Hill Elementary School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 89 | #194 of 254 |
| National rank | #423 of 16,910 | #20573 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 264 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 47% |
| city | Nashua | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 56.5).
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) does better on math proficiency (95% vs 47%).
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 42%).
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 33.7%).
- •Birch Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.9).
- •Birch Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 264.
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is a charter school while Birch Hill Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) better than Birch Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) ranks higher (87.2 vs 56.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) and Birch Hill Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H): 264. Birch Hill Elementary School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) and Birch Hill Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is 4th of 89 and Birch Hill Elementary School is 194th of 254 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).