Beech Street School vs Hillside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Street School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–4
524 students
Hillside Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,071 students
| Measure | Beech Street School Manchester, New Hampshire | Hillside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 254 | #86 of 93 |
| National rank | #41562 of 50,301 | #10401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 524 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 24% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 25.2).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 8%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 10%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 66.8%).
- •Beech Street School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 524.
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 Beech Street School better than Hillside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Middle School ranks higher (37.3 vs 25.2 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 Beech Street School and Hillside Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Street School: 524. Hillside Middle School: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Street School and Hillside Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Beech Street School is 254th of 254 and Hillside Middle School is 86th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).