D
Needs Improvement
46/100

McDonough School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 550 Lowell St., Manchester, NH 03104
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in New Hampshire
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 48th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Hampshire schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
457
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%48/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 56th percentile in New Hampshire (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Hampshire schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Hampshire. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−29 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−26 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Hampshire state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%12%reading -18 pts, math -30 pts9th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -9 pts, math +0 pts50th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%8%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 550 Lowell St.
City Manchester
ZIP Code 03104
District 3304590
NCES School ID 330459000485
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 03104

Understanding the community around McDonough School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,018
Per Capita Income $44,181
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $335,700
Median Rent $1,338
Owner-Occupied 56.0%
Renter-Occupied 44.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McDonough School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 42.5%
Hispanic/Latino 34.4%
Black 10.5%
Two or More Races 11.4%
Asian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 457
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McDonough School?
McDonough School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend McDonough School?
McDonough School has 457 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does McDonough School serve?
McDonough School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does McDonough School receive per student?
McDonough School receives $16,662 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McDonough School in 03104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$486,491
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,951
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
44.0%

Other Schools in 03104

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026