Enrollment
1,071
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manchester, NH
Hillside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330459000251
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillside Middle School
Hillside Middle School is a large middle school in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,071 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 92% of New Hampshire schools and 32% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 44.5% of students qualify for free meals, 107% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,071 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Manchester School District spends $16,178 per pupil, 43% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 276 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,071 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Manchester's middle schools, it stands alongside Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School (889 students): Hillside Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.5:1).
Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students) and Manchester Central High School (1,130 students) alongside Hillside Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillside Middle School compares
Hillside Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 107% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Hillside Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Hillside Middle School.
$16,178
Per student
-43%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 16.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hillside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Manchester
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,071 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillside Middle School
How many students attend Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 32% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Middle School?
44.5% of students at Hillside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Middle School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillside Middle School rank among middle schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Manchester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is Hillside Middle School a good school?
Hillside Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Hillside Middle School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), and Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School (889 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.
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