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Ledge Street School

Public | K-5 | 512 students

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Posted October 14, 2007

I give this school 5 stars... This is my daughters 2nd year in the school.. I think the teachers there are very nice and care a great deal on how the students do in the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2006

I have all 4 kids in or through Ledge St.I have always been very impressed with the teachers and staff. For my LD son it was a fantatsic experience the special education program and teachers were wonderful and made a world of difference for him. They went above and beyond what was expected of them.I feel judging the school by the scores is not accurate. Parents need to be aware of the amount of ESL and special ed students that Ledge street has enrolled at the school. The testing does not accurately measure the progress that these students are making.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 22, 2005

My child has been attending Ledge Street for 2 years now the first grade teachers were great! wouldnt ask more from them but now with 2nd grade I just feel the teachers are slacking. My son is no angel and yes has been diagnosed with artism . But what right do teachers have pushing the meds with a student. seems everyday I am getting calls or having to pick him up. How much is it of the teachers as opposed to the kids? And teaches need to also realize Medicating a child isnt the only answer its the teaching as well. I personally think Ledge Street could do better By all means.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2005

My daughter spent K-3 here. She enjoyed this school and enjoyed the afterschool programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2005

This is an oustanding school with a fantastic staff. There are many activities for the children to enjoy. They score low because of so many ESL students. Ulcickas and Greene are wonderful teachers! Parent involvement is encouraged at all levels. The ethnicity and test scores at first frightenend me and I almost took advantage of the waiver, but I am so glad I kept my son here. He is excelling and loves his school!
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Posted April 16, 2004

I am glad to see that Ledge Street provides art, music, gym, library, computer and has a lot of special interests come into the school. The teacher's seem very kind and hard working. But the test results are what worry me. Looking at some of the other schools in Nashua makes me wonder what Ledge Street is missing. I just don't know if their held back by student performance or the teachers.
—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.

About these ratings

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 76% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
49%
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 74% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
47%
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 73% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

77 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
39%
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 Students61%
Female66%
Male57%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability59%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English69%

Reading

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability66%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English73%
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 Students49%
Female38%
Male57%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability49%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English50%

Reading

All Students62%
Female55%
Male66%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
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 Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability65%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English70%

Reading

All Students74%
Female80%
Male69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
With educational disabilityn/a
Without educational disability79%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English82%
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 50% 92%
Hispanic 38% 3%
Black 10% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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139 Ledge St
Nashua, NH 03060
Phone: (603) 966-2280

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