Merrimack Valley Middle School

14 Allen St.
Concord, NH 03303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Merrimack Valley 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 38% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 9% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Merrimack Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Merrimack Valley Middle School's student population of 472 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
472 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Merrimack Valley 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 Valley Middle School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (NH)
#268 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Merrimack Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Merrimack Valley Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Merrimack Valley Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Merrimack Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merrimack Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merrimack Valley Middle School's ranking?
Merrimack Valley Middle School is ranked #268 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Merrimack Valley Middle School often compared to?
Merrimack Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rundlett Middle School, Middle School At Parkside by visitors of our site.
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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Merrimack Valley Middle School?
472 students attend Merrimack Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Merrimack Valley Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrimack Valley Middle School?
Merrimack Valley 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 Valley Middle School offer ?
Merrimack Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Merrimack Valley Middle School part of?
Merrimack Valley Middle School is part of Merrimack Valley School District.

School Reviews

5   9/29/2021
This year my daughter is new to Merrimack valley middle school. We moved here from Nashua NH. Since starting here my daughter has been doing very well and has made plenty of friends. Last week the principal called and told me that my daughter has gotten a positive write-up because all the teachers love her and said she is such a good addition to their school and she brings very positive energy to the classrooms and the school! (yes, I cried) I have never heard of any school participating in such a thing! I believe this is a successful way to keep students engaged and love school! Not only was I proud, but my daughter is also and was so happy to receive this news! MVMS keep on rocking!
- Posted by Parent - Bailz
5   10/14/2017
Excellent Education
- Posted by Parent - Mumof2

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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