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Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)

9 Townsend West, Nashua, NH, 03063

Top 10% School in New Hampshire

Ranked 2 of 120 in New Hampshire

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About Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)

The Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) is a public charter school in Nashua, New Hampshire, that teaches students in grades 5–8. The school has about 404 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20:1, which helps with structured classroom instruction. Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) is known for putting a lot of emphasis on STEM education. It does this by including science, technology, engineering, and math in all subjects while still holding students to high standards in core academic subjects. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, which makes the learning environment welcoming and focused on academics. U.S. News reports that the school's academic performance is very good, with 77% of students scoring at or above the proficient level in math and 81% meeting or exceeding proficiency in reading/ELA. These results put the school ahead of many others in the area. The amount of money matches the standards for public charter schools in New Hampshire. The school is in Nashua, a city known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and access to educational resources. This makes the school a good place to be. Overall, the Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) does a great job of teaching STEM subjects and helping middle school students do well in school.

Contact Information

Address

9 Townsend West, Nashua, NH, 03063

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Phone

(603) 595-4705

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 81%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 81% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
16
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
404
Total Students
$63602
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 36.63%
Asian 49.75%
Hispanic 3.71%
Black 2.23%
Two+ Races 6.68%
Native Am. 0%
White
36.63%
Asian
49.75%
Hispanic
3.71%
Black
2.23%
Two+ Races
6.68%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 404
45.54%
184 Female
54.46%
220 Male

Student Population

404 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

202 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In addition to its academic rankings, Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) is noted for its diverse student body and STEM-focused curriculum, emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and math. The school’s sustained performance over multiple years and its ongoing expansion efforts further reinforce its reputation as a model of academic strength and innovation in Nashua’s educational landscape.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school put a lot of focus on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math?

Ans. Science, technology, engineering, and math are the main subjects taught in school.

Q2. Do group projects help you learn?

Ans. Students often work together in groups to solve problems and do research.

Q3. Does the school use technology in everyday lessons?

Ans. Digital tools are often used to help with lessons and homework.

Q4. Do teachers want students to be creative and try new things?

Ans. The learning environment needs to be creative and critical.

Q5. Does the school help students with their studies?

Ans. Students can get help with academic planning from guidance support.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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