Top Rankings
Merrimack School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,561 students in Merrimack School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Merrimack School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
3,561 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Merrimack School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.31
# American Indian Students
13 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
50 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,121 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
88%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
247
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
262
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
274
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,924 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,557 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,924
$21,644
Spending / Student
$20,557
$20,877
Best Merrimack School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Ferry School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
James Mastricola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Grades: 5-6
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Merrimack High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Grades: 9-12
| 1,113 students
Rank: #55.
Thorntons Ferry School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Grades: PK-4
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
Merrimack Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Grades: 7-8
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,561 students.
What is the rank of Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District is ranked #108 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack School District?
88% of Merrimack School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Merrimack School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,557 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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