Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James Mastricola Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Mastricola Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Mastricola Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Mastricola Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
90%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Mastricola Elementary School's ranking?
James Mastricola Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are James Mastricola Elementary School often compared to?
James Mastricola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeds Ferry School, Pelham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend James Mastricola Elementary School?
426 students attend James Mastricola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of James Mastricola Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Mastricola Elementary School?
James Mastricola Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Mastricola Elementary School offer ?
James Mastricola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is James Mastricola Elementary School part of?
James Mastricola Elementary School is part of Merrimack School District.
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