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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,536 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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Merrimack School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
3,536 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Merrimack School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,079 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,703 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,079
$22,075
Spending / Student
$20,703
$21,293
Best Merrimack School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Gr: PK-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
James Mastricola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6221
Gr: 5-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Merrimack High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204
Gr: 9-12 | 1,095 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Thorntons Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Gr: PK-4 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Merrimack Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Gr: 7-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,536 students.
What is the rank of Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District is ranked #98 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
87% of Merrimack School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 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 $20,703 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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