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Hillside Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 912 students

 
 
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3 stars

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Posted March 15, 2013

Please be advised - The school does not know how to support victims of bullying. Mr. B. McCafferty suspended a student who was a victim. No stars for him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2012

hated it wish i did not have to subject my child to this place i attended 20 years ago and i can only imagine it is getting worse not better lets face it it is an inner city middle school and the crime rate is higher in the inner city so guess what the schools will have more problems than say one that is outside of the city like mclaughlin and i live in the inner city have all my life so im not a snob its just the facts its not every teacher not every student but it is the average for any school located in an inner city and hillside is smack in the middle unfortunatly
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

I never liked this school. I don't think it prepares students for High school. Everything about this school seems to be going down hill.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 12, 2010

I feel this school leaves you totally unprepared for high school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 9, 2010

I love this middle school! Obviously your not going to like all of the teachers, you wont anywhere, at any school. But it's so not like a cattle drive! :( . it's like any other school, your bound to have drama problems, fights, everything.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 27, 2009

Parents and Teachers have been brought together within the last year to improve the school goals. Teachers have all completed online curriculum mapping to ensure better communication on the classroom teaching with the community.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 25, 2009

This school is like a cattle drive, much like all of the middle schools in Manchester. As long as your child has a pulse and doesn't cause any trouble they will pass all of their classes with no effort...Although there were a few good teachers when my daughter attended, the majority were sub-standard. The Principal should've been replaced years ago along with the rest of the Administrators there. The only bright spot was when Mrs. Rinker was there, a truly amazing woman... may she rest in peace
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2007

hillside is the best school ever!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 25, 2007

My child spent her second year at this school and loves it. Her grades are great and the teachers are very helpful both during and after school.
—Submitted by Raylene Lavallee, a parent


Posted June 19, 2006

The year my child has spent at this school has been the worst of her academic career. Her teachers were not appropriate in various situations and the office staff is not welcoming to parents or students.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

297 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

294 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
58%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

318 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

283 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

276 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

252 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
21%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)29%
Asian91%
Hispanic or Latino40%
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
With educational disability9%
Without educational disability70%
English language learners21%
Proficient in English65%

Reading

All Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)43%
Asian73%
Hispanic or Latino35%
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
With educational disability12%
Without educational disability73%
English language learners14%
Proficient in English68%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students46%
Female51%
Male43%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)30%
Asian33%
Hispanic or Latino28%
White (non-Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
With educational disability9%
Without educational disability52%
English language learners6%
Proficient in English51%

Reading

All Students50%
Female59%
Male43%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)33%
Asian43%
Hispanic or Latino26%
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
With educational disability11%
Without educational disability56%
English language learners3%
Proficient in English55%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students39%
Female37%
Male41%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)19%
Asian41%
Hispanic or Latino17%
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
With educational disability5%
Without educational disability45%
English language learners10%
Proficient in English43%

Reading

All Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)61%
Asian53%
Hispanic or Latino39%
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
With educational disability19%
Without educational disability69%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English67%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 90%
Black 11% 2%
Hispanic 11% 4%
Asian 5% 3%
Two or more races 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 40%N/A25%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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112 Reservoir Ave
Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: (603) 624-6352

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