Middle School At Parkside vs Northwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle School At Parkside
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
775 students
Northwest Elementary School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–4
487 students
| Measure | Middle School At Parkside Manchester, New Hampshire | Northwest Elementary School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 93 | #234 of 254 |
| National rank | #10347 of 15,369 | #30771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 775 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 37.6).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 56.4%).
- •Middle School At Parkside does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.9).
- •Middle School At Parkside is the larger school with 775 students compared with 487.
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 Middle School At Parkside better than Northwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 37.6 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 Middle School At Parkside and Northwest Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle School At Parkside: 775. Northwest Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School At Parkside and Northwest Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Middle School At Parkside is 85th of 93 and Northwest Elementary School is 234th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).