Is James Mastricola Elementary School a good school?

James Mastricola Elementary School ranks 61 st of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend James Mastricola Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended James Mastricola Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of James Mastricola Elementary School?

Students at James Mastricola Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of James Mastricola Elementary School attend?

Students who attend James Mastricola Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : James Mastricola Upper Elementary School Middle : Merrimack Middle School High : Merrimack High School

James Mastricola Elementary School

Summary:

James Mastricola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Merrimack, New Hampshire, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Merrimack School District.

The school has consistently strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both mathematics and reading compared to the Merrimack School District and the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 58% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 43% for the district and 41% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 13.3 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools in the district. Additionally, James Mastricola Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.98% to 9.52% over the past three years, compared to other schools in the district.

When compared to the other elementary schools in the Merrimack School District, James Mastricola Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, such as mathematics and reading proficiency. The school has also performed well across different student subgroups, with rankings in the top half of New Hampshire elementary schools, indicating a strong focus on equity and supporting the needs of all students. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it has seen a slight increase in racial diversity over the past few years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054-3685

(603) 424-6218

District: Merrimack School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,556

Students who attend James Mastricola Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
	Merrimack Middle School
High:	Merrimack High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James Mastricola Elementary School ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Merrimack School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details James Mastricola Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Merrimack School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Merrimack School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Mastricola Elementary School is 13.1. 1 elementary schools in the Merrimack School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare James Mastricola Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Mastricola Elementary School is $17,556. 1 elementary schools in the Merrimack School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Mastricola Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Mastricola Elementary School 61^st of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See James Mastricola Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Male students:

White students:

Merrimack School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrimack School District 53^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James Mastricola Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at James Mastricola Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	62.46	94^th	238	60.5%
2007	73.64	50^th	237	78.9%
2008	71.73	52^nd	236	78.0%
2009	79.23	32^nd	240	86.7%
2010	64.87	84^th	242	65.3%
2011	72.40	61^st	237	74.3%
2012	77.56	35^th	241	85.5%
2013	82.30	24^th	241	90.0%
2014	71.85	53^rd	242	78.1%
2015	58.48	85^th	206	58.7%
2016	64.20	77^th	244	68.4%
2017	63.74	81^st	229	64.6%
2018	47.78	127^th	231	45.0%
2019	62.95	82^nd	231	64.5%
2021	44.80	118^th	211	44.1%
2022	54.86	108^th	233	53.6%
2023	54.37	102^nd	237	57.0%
2024	69.02	61^st	234	73.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James Mastricola Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	59.90	16^th	60	73.3%
2021	50.49	14^th	34	58.8%
2022	51.26	25^th	59	57.6%
2023	63.60	23^rd	70	67.1%
2024	71.03	16^th	71	77.5%

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Rank History for Female students at James Mastricola Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	58.81	82^nd	190	56.8%
2019	67.16	54^th	192	71.9%
2021	36.57	110^th	160	31.3%
2022	55.42	81^st	187	56.7%
2023	45.34	112^th	193	42.0%
2024	61.62	64^th	187	65.8%

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Rank History for Male students at James Mastricola Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	35.60	134^th	195	31.3%
2019	58.20	84^th	195	56.9%
2021	50.45	82^nd	168	51.2%
2022	51.41	93^rd	194	52.1%
2023	61.74	69^th	199	65.3%
2024	73.13	49^th	193	74.6%

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Rank History for White students at James Mastricola Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	44.50	141^st	227	37.9%
2019	64.94	72^nd	229	68.6%
2021	41.34	128^th	209	38.8%
2022	52.96	110^th	229	52.0%
2023	53.08	105^th	233	54.9%
2024	66.06	69^th	228	69.7%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James Mastricola Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	488	488
1990	521	7	1	3	12	n/a	n/a	0	544
1991	531	10	5	7	10	n/a	n/a	0	563
1992	550	7	2	7	11	n/a	n/a	0	577
1993	560	8	3	6	9	n/a	n/a	0	586
1994	644	7	2	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	669
1995	597	8	4	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	620
1996	597	8	4	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	620
1997	573	5	5	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	593
1998	573	4	7	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	594
1999	568	11	3	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	594
2000	538	11	10	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	571
2001	557	7	10	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	584
2002	538	6	13	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
2003	538	6	13	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
2004	516	2	15	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	548
2005	373	2	9	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	397
2006	395	3	10	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	426
2007	383	2	13	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	411
2008	386	4	7	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	414
2009	377	7	14	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	413
2010	376	5	14	11	2	0	0	0	408
2011	415	9	14	14	4	0	0	0	456
2012	412	6	10	14	3	0	0	0	445
2013	405	7	11	20	1	0	0	0	444
2014	410	8	11	19	2	0	0	0	450
2015	392	9	11	22	2	0	0	0	436
2016	383	3	12	20	3	0	3	0	424
2017	352	5	7	12	1	0	3	0	380
2018	378	4	3	4	0	0	10	0	399
2019	381	2	2	3	0	0	17	0	405
2020	386	2	2	2	1	0	26	0	419
2021	367	2	3	1	3	0	25	0	401
2022	382	4	8	6	1	0	25	0	426
2023	375	4	5	15	1	0	20	0	420

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Mastricola Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	488	29.0	16.8	1
1990	544	23.0	23.6	1.5
1991	563	25.0	22.5	4.3
1992	577	36.0	16.0	5.9
1993	586	35.0	16.7	5.8
1994	669	31.0	21.6	3.7
1995	620	45.0	13.8	2.9
1996	620	45.0	13.8	2.9
1997	593	41.0	14.5	2.9
1998	594	41.0	14.5	2.4
1999	594	42.0	14.1	1.3
2000	571	39.0	14.6	3
2001	584	41.5	14.1	3.6
2002	570	39.5	14.4	4.6
2003	570	39.5	14.4	4.6
2004	548	40.5	13.5	5.3
2005	397	32.0	12.4	5.5
2006	426	31.0	13.7	4.7
2007	411	30.0	13.7	4.4
2008	414	30.0	13.8	5.6
2009	413	30.0	13.8	4.6
2010	408	31.7	12.8	6.6
2011	456	33.0	13.8	5.7
2012	445	33.0	13.4	6.1
2013	444	31.5	14.0	7.9
2014	450	31.5	14.2	6.7
2015	436	32.0	13.6	8.5
2016	424	30.0	14.1	7.8
2017	380	29.5	12.8	7.9
2018	399	30.0	13.3	9.3
2019	405	33.0	12.2	8.9
2020	419	32.0	13.0	9.3
2021	401	34.0	11.7	9
2022	426	32.0	13.3	8
2023	420	32.0	13.1	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Mastricola Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	488	29.0	16.8	1
1990	544	23.0	23.6	1.5
1991	563	25.0	22.5	4.3
1992	577	36.0	16.0	5.9
1993	586	35.0	16.7	5.8
1994	669	31.0	21.6	3.7
1995	620	45.0	13.8	2.9
1996	620	45.0	13.8	2.9
1997	593	41.0	14.5	2.9
1998	594	41.0	14.5	2.4
1999	594	42.0	14.1	1.3
2000	571	39.0	14.6	3
2001	584	41.5	14.1	3.6
2002	570	39.5	14.4	4.6
2003	570	39.5	14.4	4.6
2004	548	40.5	13.5	5.3
2005	397	32.0	12.4	5.5
2006	426	31.0	13.7	4.7
2007	411	30.0	13.7	4.4
2008	414	30.0	13.8	5.6
2009	413	30.0	13.8	4.6
2010	408	31.7	12.8	6.6
2011	456	33.0	13.8	5.7
2012	445	33.0	13.4	6.1
2013	444	31.5	14.0	7.9
2014	450	31.5	14.2	6.7
2015	436	32.0	13.6	8.5
2016	424	30.0	14.1	7.8
2017	380	29.5	12.8	7.9
2018	399	30.0	13.3	9.3
2019	405	33.0	12.2	8.9
2020	419	32.0	13.0	9.3
2021	401	34.0	11.7	9
2022	426	32.0	13.3	8
2023	420	32.0	13.1	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Mastricola Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,556

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Mastricola Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 102^nd of 237 Elementary schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Mastricola Elementary School)	83	60	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merrimack School District)	75	56	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (James Mastricola Elementary School)	59	48	11%
3rd Grade Reading (Merrimack School District)	64	48	16%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Mastricola Elementary School)	59	49	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack School District)	63	45	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (James Mastricola Elementary School)	48	49	1%
4th Grade Reading (Merrimack School District)	53	54	1%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (James Mastricola Elementary School)	70	55	15%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrimack School District)	54	42	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (James Mastricola Elementary School)	53	49	4%
All Grades Reading (Merrimack School District)	57	54	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	405	420	3.7%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	3	15	400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	381	375	1.6%
Two or More Races	17	20	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.9%	9.5%	0.6%

Schools Near James Mastricola Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)					NH SAS Reading (2024)					NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
James Mastricola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7 School St.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-6218	420	32	13.1	9.5%	375 (89.3%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.6%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	69	61^st of 234 public elementary schools	73.9%		54.4	102^nd of 237 public elementary schools	57.0%	41	74.0	43.0			58.0	64.0	58.0			61.0				$17,556
Reeds Ferry School	Public	PK, KG-4	15 Lyons Rd.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 424-6215	454	38	11.9	9.3%	372 (81.9%)	6 (1.3%)	22 (4.8%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.3%)	80.7	35^th of 234 public elementary schools	85.0%		60.6	83^rd of 237 public elementary schools	65.0%	48	68.0	74.0			71.0	61.0	63.0			62.0				$17,552
Griffin Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-4	229 Chs Bancroft Hwy.	Litchfield	03052	Hillsborough County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 424-5931	437	33	13.2	10.3%	385 (88.1%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (4.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	68.6	63^rd of 234 public elementary schools	73.1%		59.8	85^th of 237 public elementary schools	64.1%	22	60.0	57.0			59.0	62.0	56.0			59.0				$17,512
Thorntons Ferry School	Public	PK, KG-4	134 Camp Sargent Rd.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 889-1577	541	41	13.1	7.8%	470 (86.9%)	4 (0.7%)	16 (3.0%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.5%)	57.1	97^th of 234 public elementary schools	58.5%		44.3	140^th of 237 public elementary schools	40.9%	43	58.0	40.0			48.0	63.0	51.0			57.0				$17,791
Gate City Charter School for the Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	7 Henry Clay Dr	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Gate City Charter School For the Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 943-5273	151	11	13.7	29.1%	120 (79.5%)	4 (2.6%)	9 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.9%)	12.6	212^th of 234 public elementary schools	9.4%		25.2	188^th of 237 public elementary schools	20.7%	24	23.0	29.0		17.0	21.0	31.0	31.0		67.0	42.0		33.0	26.0
Peter Woodbury School	Public	K-4	180 County Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 622-0431	450	33	13.6	7.3%	341 (75.8%)	5 (1.1%)	18 (4.0%)	57 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	96.7	1^st of 234 public elementary schools	99.6%		95.2	5^th of 237 public elementary schools	97.9%	4	86.0	90.0			88.0	77.0	84.0			81.0				$15,062
Hills Garrison Elementary School	Public	2-5	190 Derry Rd.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 881-3930	383	21	18.2	19.3%	297 (77.5%)	4 (1.0%)	30 (7.8%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.4%)	60.6	83^rd of 234 public elementary schools	64.5%		53.1	110^th of 237 public elementary schools	53.6%	27	50.0	54.0	52.0		52.0	55.0	54.0	62.0		57.0	43.0		43.0	$15,984
Highland-Goffes Falls School	Public	PK, KG-4	2021 Goffs Falls Rd.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6334	325	30	10.9	48.6%	189 (58.2%)	23 (7.1%)	65 (20.0%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.5%)	42.2	141^st of 234 public elementary schools	39.7%		48.3	124^th of 237 public elementary schools	47.7%	17	43.0	48.0			46.0	46.0	48.0			47.0				$13,509
Moose Hill School	Public	PK-K	150 Pillsbury Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 437-5855	360	23	15.6	7.8%	316 (87.8%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (5.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)								(n/a)														$36,400
Matthew Thornton Elementary School	Public	1-5	275 Mammoth Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-6937	517	51	10.1	12.2%	460 (89.0%)	6 (1.2%)	28 (5.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	42.5	139^th of 234 public elementary schools	40.6%		49.8	118^th of 237 public elementary schools	50.2%	21	50.0	47.0	33.0		44.0	47.0	49.0	59.0		51.0	26.0		26.0	$17,031

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