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#344 of 480 schools in NH
Merrimack Middle School
Middle School · Merrimack School District · Merrimack, NH
A middle school in Merrimack, NH where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31 Madeline Bennett Ln., Merrimack, NH 03054
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merrimack Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merrimack Middle 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 3.6 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Litchfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| South Merrimack Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Ross A. Lurgio Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–8 | 4.8 mi | 680 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merrimack School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Merrimack Middle School is listed in Merrimack School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrimack Middle School
Merrimack Middle School is a public middle school in Merrimack, NH, part of Merrimack School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrimack Middle School
What grades does Merrimack Middle School serve?
Merrimack Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Merrimack Middle School?
Merrimack Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrimack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrimack Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrimack Middle School rank in NH?
Merrimack Middle School ranks #344 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Merrimack Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrimack Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Merrimack Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merrimack Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Merrimack Middle School a charter school?
No, Merrimack Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrimack Middle School a Title I school?
No, Merrimack Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merrimack Middle School?
9.8% of students at Merrimack Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (603) 424-6289
- Area population (ZIP 03054)
- 27,604
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
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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