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#310 of 480 schools in NH

James Mastricola Elementary School

Elementary School · Merrimack School District · Merrimack, NH

A Merrimack School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7 School St., Merrimack, NH 03054

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$21,834
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at James Mastricola Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where James Mastricola Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average347/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merrimack), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$128,897

Median home value

$406,200

Median rent

$1,819/mo

College educated

49.2%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Lisa's Tippy Toes Day Care & Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi2Compare →
Reeds Ferry SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–41.8 mi490Compare →
Griffin Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–42.2 mi441Compare →
Thorntons Ferry SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–43.7 mi535Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Merrimack School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$21,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

James Mastricola Elementary School is listed in Merrimack School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About James Mastricola Elementary School

James Mastricola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Merrimack, NH, part of Merrimack School District, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James Mastricola Elementary School

What grades does James Mastricola Elementary School serve?

James Mastricola Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend James Mastricola Elementary School?

James Mastricola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Mastricola Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at James Mastricola Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does James Mastricola Elementary School rank in NH?

James Mastricola Elementary School ranks #310 of 480 schools in NH.

What is James Mastricola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

James Mastricola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at James Mastricola Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, James Mastricola Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is James Mastricola Elementary School a charter school?

No, James Mastricola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is James Mastricola Elementary School a Title I school?

No, James Mastricola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Mastricola Elementary School?

10.6% of students at James Mastricola Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 03054)
27,604
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03054; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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