Middle Schools in Academy for Science and Design Charter School

Summary:

The Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) School is the sole middle school located within the Academy for Science and Design Charter School district in Nashua, New Hampshire. This exceptional institution has consistently ranked 2nd out of all middle schools in the state, earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.

The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, with significantly higher test scores in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, 76% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, and 81% were proficient or better in Reading, far surpassing the state averages of 42% and 55%, respectively. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 20:1, which likely contributes to its strong academic results.

While the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 1.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its consistent top-ranking performance and exceptional test scores make it a standout institution in the state of New Hampshire. The Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) School's commitment to academic excellence and its ability to provide a high-quality education to its students are truly commendable.

District Detail

9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063-1233

(603) 595-4705

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 158 New Hampshire districts

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Grades served: 5-12
Students: 672

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)					NH SAS Reading (2025)					NH SAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)	Public, Charter	5-8	9 Townsend West	Nashua	03063	Hillsborough County	Academy for Science and Design Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 595-4705	408	27	15.2	1.7%	161 (39.5%)	12 (2.9%)	18 (4.4%)	183 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	29 (7.1%)	94.3	2^nd of 132 public middle schools	98.5%		95.7	2^nd of 130 public middle schools	98.5%		85.0	77.0	77.0	70.0	76.0	83.0	82.0	83.0	76.0	81.0	68.0	56.0	59.0

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Nashua School District	1.56 mi	21	108^th
Merrimack School District	1.91 mi	6	66^th
Gate City Charter School For the Arts	2.15 mi	1	154^th
MicroSociety Academy Charter School Foundation	3.11 mi	1	69^th
Amherst School District	3.8 mi	2	20^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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