How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Southside Middle School | The Founders Academy Charter School (E) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Manchester, NH | Manchester, NH |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 768 | 279 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.8% | 19.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Southside Middle School | The Founders Academy Charter School (E) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,014 | - |
| District | Manchester School District | The Founders Academy Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Southside Middle School | The Founders Academy Charter School (E) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.8% | 76.0% |
| African American | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Southside Middle School | The Founders Academy Charter School (E) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 214:1 | 186:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.3% | 23.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 55 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.