James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
Tel:
(603) 424-6221
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School serves 544 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 544 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #149 out of 455 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 89% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrimack School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is Merrimack High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Academy For Science And Design Charter (m) (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is James Mastricola Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrimack James Mastricola Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 399 students
0.1 miles
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218 0.1 PK-4 399 - Merrimack Merrimack High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,200 student
0.4 miles
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204 0.4 9-12 1,200 - Merrimack Reeds Ferry School Grades: PK-4 | 500 students
1.7 miles
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215 1.7 PK-4 500 - Nashua Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 220 students
1.8 miles
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705 1.8 9-12 220 - Nashua Academy For Science And Design Charter (m) Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 300 students
1.8 miles
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705 1.8 6-8 300
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