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Pennichuck Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 704 students

 
 
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3 stars

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Posted July 1, 2010

My daughter just graduated, and she is well prepared for high school. Education is only as good as the kids are willing to work for. The teachers and Principal were always available if any parent wanted to talk to them. We will miss Pennichuck Middle School, and their staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2010

I went to this school for all of my Middle School time,Okay staff most teachers are nice some not.Students not as great,bad stuff occurs a WHOLE lot better than the Nashua North though.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 28, 2009

I love Pennichuck!!! At penn. you hav soooo many opritunities to improve and have fun. I love the teachers. They always try makin the assignments fun and =not boring because they want us to have fun wen we learn.We were choosen to be a spotlight school last year (2008-2009) and that was awsome. The principal is always smiling and happy to see us at school, and makes sure that everyone is safe always. My name is lauren and I am proud to say that I go to Pennichuck middle school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 15, 2009

I have had two children attend this school on very different teams and I have had a great experience. My children have developed great writing skills and math skills during their enrollment. Most teachers are very cooperative and provide high expectations for them based on their academic level. Leadership has always supported any issues that may have occurred and the athletic program has developed my daughters self-esteem. With the way we as parents have become, I'd say they do the best that they are able too with support of some parents and little support of others.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2009

this school is not strict enough, although it has very good athletic oppertuntities,your child will not be getting a proper education
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 7, 2009

Lots of gloss but little substance in the leadership of this school. I agree the teachers do a wonderful job under the circumstances.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2008

I loved this school!!! The teachers are great and I had a great middle school experience there!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 14, 2008

This school is better funded than the other 2 middle schools in Nashua. The teachers try to help stuggling students. The only time they're not able to is either because the student is unwilling to be helped, or the parent(s) get involved and somehow mess things up.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 21, 2008

This school is amazing!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 2, 2008

I am a hands on parent, I am in and out of the school ofter. I am very happy with the faculty and the way the principal leads the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2008

The school does not appear to care about or provides little or no support for students who are struggling. My son is failing English and the school and his teacher are doing little or nothing to help him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2008

Pennichuck Middle School has been a great learning expierience in and out of the classroom. We have enjoyed learning here and the faculty is great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 3, 2007

It's a good school, but so many unfortunenet events occur there, you might almost believe it is cursed. ;-)
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 10, 2007

I have witnessed a big difference in the poor leadership and the excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2007

Pennichuck Middle School is an excellent school. The teachers there are great and very easy to work with. They often had great humor and made learning enjoyable. The principal is great. He does a great job managing the school and keeps things in check. The extracurricular activities are plentiful and beneficial to the students who do attend Pennichuck. Pennichuck Middle School IS the best middle school in the region.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 2, 2006

I would agree that the leadership in this school is poor.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2006

The principal is always nice unless you are a troublemaker and he supports extracurricular activities by attending games.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 28, 2006

Poor leadership from the principal.
—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.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

213 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

238 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

235 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
68%
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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

221 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

229 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
46%
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 Students64%
Female61%
Male66%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian83%
Hispanic or Latino38%
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
With educational disability22%
Without educational disability73%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asian91%
Hispanic or Latino31%
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
With educational disability27%
Without educational disability73%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English71%
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 Students53%
Female54%
Male51%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
With educational disability23%
Without educational disability59%
English language learners23%
Proficient in English55%

Reading

All Students59%
Female73%
Male47%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
With educational disability26%
Without educational disability67%
English language learners9%
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 Students49%
Female44%
Male54%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)18%
Asian60%
Hispanic or Latino24%
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
With educational disability21%
Without educational disability56%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English53%

Reading

All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
With educational disability52%
Without educational disability82%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English78%
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 70% 90%
Hispanic 19% 4%
Black 5% 2%
Asian 4% 3%
Two or more races 1% 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 44%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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207 Manchester St
Nashua, NH 03060
Phone: (603) 594-4308

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