Beech Street School vs McDonough School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.6 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
McDonough School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
534 students
| Measure | Beech Street School Manchester, New Hampshire | McDonough School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 254 | #240 of 254 |
| National rank | #41562 of 50,301 | #32413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 524 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 29% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonough School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 25.2).
- •McDonough School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 8%).
- •McDonough School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •McDonough School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 66.8%).
- •Beech Street School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.4).
- •McDonough School is the larger school with 534 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 McDonough School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonough School ranks higher (39.3 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 McDonough School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Street School: 524. McDonough School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Street School and McDonough School rank in New Hampshire?
Beech Street School is 254th of 254 and McDonough School is 240th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).