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 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,616 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 36% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% 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
496 Schools
# Students
3,616 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
296 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Merrimack School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.30
# American Indian Students
14 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
52 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,199 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
89%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
145 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
256
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
245
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
258
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
277
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
263
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
280
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
270
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,591 is higher than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,245 is less than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,591
$21,499
Spending / Student
$20,245
$20,738
Best Merrimack School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrimack High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #22.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Thorntons Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Grades: PK-4
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
James Mastricola Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Grades: PK-4
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Grades: 5-6
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Merrimack Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Grades: 7-8
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,616 students.
What is the rank of Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District is ranked #98 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
89% of Merrimack School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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 $20,245 is less than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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