Serving 506 students in grades 5-6, James Mastricola Upper Elementary 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 29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Mastricola Upper 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 Upper Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#256 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
89%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #256 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
506 students attend James Mastricola Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of James Mastricola Upper Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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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