Serving 491 students in grades 5-6, James Mastricola Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
87%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Mastricola Upper Elementary School's ranking?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is ranked #212 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
491 students attend James Mastricola Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of James Mastricola Upper Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Mastricola Upper Elementary School offer ?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is James Mastricola Upper Elementary School part of?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is part of Merrimack School District.
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