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Fairgrounds Middle School

27 Cleveland St., Nashua, NH 03060Nashua School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
561
Students
Total enrolled
$20,917
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 46% vs nat'l
10.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 35% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 561 students in grades 06–08 in Nashua, New Hampshire.
46% above average funding
District spends $20,917 per pupil, 46% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fairgrounds Middle School is a large middle in Nashua, New Hampshire, serving grades 06–08 with 561 students. The district invests $20,917 per student — 46% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Fairgrounds Middle School

561
Total Students
10.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
56
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution317 male · 244 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 207 students
Student Composition
56%
27%
8%
Asian5%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino27%
Black4%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330498000319

Academic Outcomes at Fairgrounds Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03060

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,917Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,917
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,204
Student Support$3,974
Administration$2,510
Operations$3,138
Other$2,092
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,917 spent per student, an estimated $9,266 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
55%
State government
33.5%
Local (property tax)
55.0%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,917/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Bicentennial Elementary SchoolFairgrounds Elementary SchoolMain Dunstable SchoolLedge Street School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Elm Street Middle SchoolPennichuck Middle School
↓
High School
Nashua High School SouthNashua High School North
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHillsborough County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNashua School District →
Phone: (603)594-4393
NCES ID: 330498000319
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Nashua seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Nashua School District
High
Nashua High School South
1,743 students · 09–12
● 51 opp29% FRL
High
Nashua High School North
1,594 students · 09–12
37% FRL
Mid
Elm Street Middle School
874 students · 06–08
● 45 opp42% FRL
Mid
Pennichuck Middle School
559 students · 06–08
● 45 opp44% FRL
Elem
Bicentennial Elementary School
541 students · PK–05
● 51 opp14% FRL
Elem
Fairgrounds Elementary School
500 students · KG–05
● 45 opp62% FRL
Elem
Main Dunstable School
416 students · KG–05
● 51 opp14% FRL
Elem
Ledge Street School
414 students · KG–05
● 45 opp69% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
27 Cleveland St., Nashua, NH 03060
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.