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#75 of 480 schools in NH

Top 15% in state

Salisbury Elementary School

Elementary School · Merrimack Valley School District · Salisbury, NH

A Merrimack Valley School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6 Whittemore Rd., Salisbury, NH 03268

  • Math 70% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$19,412
Chronic Absenteeism4.5%

Students at Salisbury Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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

17.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Salisbury 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low2/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$105,000

Median home value

$312,900

Median rent

$1,235/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

94.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–54.8 mi88Compare →
Boscawen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–5Not available236Compare →
Loudon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–5Not available274Compare →
Penacook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–5Not available315Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Merrimack Valley School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$19,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Salisbury Elementary School

Salisbury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salisbury, NH, part of Merrimack Valley School District, serving approximately 67 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salisbury Elementary School

What grades does Salisbury Elementary School serve?

Salisbury Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Salisbury Elementary School?

Salisbury Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salisbury Elementary School rank in NH?

Salisbury Elementary School ranks #75 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Salisbury Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Salisbury Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Salisbury Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salisbury Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Salisbury Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Salisbury Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

17.9% of students at Salisbury 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Merrimack County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.5%
Area population (ZIP 03268)
1,469
Area median age
51.2
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 03268; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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