Serving 542 students in grades 7-8, Merrimack Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrimack Middle School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merrimack Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrimack Middle School is 0.21, 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
#335 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
89%
83%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrimack Middle School's ranking?
Merrimack Middle School is ranked #335 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Merrimack Middle School often compared to?
Merrimack Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Middle School, Ross A. Lurgio Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Merrimack Middle School?
542 students attend Merrimack Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Merrimack Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrimack Middle School?
Merrimack Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Merrimack Middle School offer ?
Merrimack Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Merrimack Middle School part of?
Merrimack Middle School is part of Merrimack School District.
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