Is Merrimack Middle School a good school?

Merrimack Middle School ranks 55 th of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Merrimack Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Merrimack Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Merrimack Middle School?

Students at Merrimack Middle School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Merrimack Middle School attend?

Students who attend Merrimack Middle School usually go on to attend Merrimack High School

Merrimack Middle School

Summary:

Merrimack Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Merrimack School District in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with a student population of 542 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 40th out of 125 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 90th out of 130 middle schools in 2021-2022, and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 2 and 3 stars out of 5.

Merrimack Middle School has shown particular strengths in serving certain student subgroups, such as ranking 3rd out of 12 New Hampshire middle schools for Hispanic students in 2020-2021 and 1st out of 1 New Hampshire middle school for military-connected students in 2021-2022. However, the school's performance for special education students has been more mixed, ranking 29th out of 48 middle schools in 2023-2024 with a 2-star rating. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in the New Hampshire SAS assessments for mathematics, reading, and science have generally been below the state and district averages in recent years.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Merrimack Middle School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below that of schools like James Mastricola Upper Elementary School and Milford Middle School. However, the school lags behind higher-performing institutions like Ross A. Lurgio Middle School in Bedford and the Academy for Science and Design Charter School in Nashua, which consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 7-8

31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054-2954

(603) 424-6289

District: Merrimack School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,261

Students who attend Merrimack Middle School usually attend:

High:

Merrimack High School

Feeder schools for Merrimack Middle School:

Elementary:	James Mastricola Elementary School
	Reeds Ferry School
	Thorntons Ferry School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 511

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Merrimack Middle School ranks better than 57.7% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merrimack Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Merrimack Middle School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merrimack Middle School is $19,261.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merrimack Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrimack Middle School 55^th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Merrimack Middle School in the ranking list.)

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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 Merrimack Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Merrimack Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	66.74	38^th	126	69.8%
2007	55.76	56^th	125	55.2%
2008	60.88	48^th	129	62.8%
2009	64.96	38^th	127	70.1%
2010	56.18	57^th	127	55.1%
2011	54.16	58^th	128	54.7%
2012	44.06	83^rd	131	36.6%
2013	42.70	85^th	131	35.1%
2014	38.08	90^th	132	31.8%
2015	57.26	44^th	107	58.9%
2016	61.37	53^rd	134	60.4%
2017	65.83	40^th	125	68.0%
2018	51.69	67^th	131	48.9%
2019	40.31	77^th	128	39.8%
2021	45.66	67^th	125	46.4%
2022	33.43	90^th	130	30.8%
2023	50.39	61^st	134	54.5%
2024	52.33	55^th	130	57.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Merrimack Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	24.21	41^st	49	16.3%
2022	57.25	11^th	47	76.6%
2023	66.00	11^th	52	78.8%
2024	39.07	29^th	48	39.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Merrimack Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	46.19	72^nd	116	37.9%
2019	41.71	76^th	114	33.3%
2021	50.36	49^th	113	56.6%
2022	38.77	72^nd	115	37.4%
2023	54.13	47^th	114	58.8%
2024	53.48	46^th	110	58.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Merrimack Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.00	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Merrimack Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	58.31	41^st	114	64.0%
2019	41.32	67^th	113	40.7%
2021	42.98	59^th	116	49.1%
2022	29.45	84^th	117	28.2%
2023	50.45	53^rd	117	54.7%
2024	52.27	48^th	113	57.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Merrimack Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.91	12^th	16	25.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Merrimack Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.59	8^th	16	50.0%
2019	20.23	15^th	18	16.7%
2021	72.69	3^rd	12	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at Merrimack Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	52.29	61^st	129	52.7%
2019	40.09	74^th	126	41.3%
2021	46.10	64^th	123	48.0%
2022	33.89	89^th	129	31.0%
2023	52.08	58^th	132	56.1%
2024	54.08	51^st	128	60.2%

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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 Merrimack Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	774	4	12	17	6	n/a	n/a	813
2006	740	4	15	15	3	n/a	n/a	777
2007	747	8	16	16	2	n/a	n/a	789
2008	721	9	17	16	4	n/a	n/a	767
2009	692	12	18	18	2	n/a	n/a	742
2010	659	14	10	13	3	0	0	699
2011	627	12	10	14	2	0	0	665
2012	570	9	12	21	2	0	0	614
2013	573	10	8	19	1	0	0	611
2014	567	6	10	18	0	0	0	601
2015	548	13	12	17	2	0	0	592
2016	534	11	11	19	3	0	0	578
2017	541	8	20	23	3	1	1	597
2018	538	8	19	21	4	1	5	596
2019	513	6	15	16	2	1	6	559
2020	488	10	18	20	1	1	4	542
2021	497	11	12	24	2	0	4	550
2022	504	11	7	22	2	2	8	556
2023	484	10	11	19	1	3	14	542
2024	444	6	14	17	2	1	27	511

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 Merrimack Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	813	65.0	12.5	7
2006	777	65.0	12.0	6.6
2007	789	62.0	12.7	5.7
2008	767	114.5	6.7	6.6
2009	742	60.0	12.4	6.1
2010	699	60.3	11.5	8.7
2011	665	55.3	12.0	8.6
2012	614	53.8	11.4	10.1
2013	611	53.5	11.4	14.4
2014	601	53.5	11.2	12.6
2015	592	54.0	10.9	8.8
2016	578	54.0	10.7	9.7
2017	597	53.5	11.1	9.2
2018	596	53.5	11.1	7.7
2019	559	51.0	10.9	10.6
2020	542	51.0	10.6	8.5
2021	550	50.0	11.0	10.2
2022	556	48.0	11.5	5.8
2023	542	50.0	10.8	8.9
2024	511	45.0	11.3	9.8

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 Merrimack Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	813	65.0	12.5	7
2006	777	65.0	12.0	6.6
2007	789	62.0	12.7	5.7
2008	767	114.5	6.7	6.6
2009	742	60.0	12.4	6.1
2010	699	60.3	11.5	8.7
2011	665	55.3	12.0	8.6
2012	614	53.8	11.4	10.1
2013	611	53.5	11.4	14.4
2014	601	53.5	11.2	12.6
2015	592	54.0	10.9	8.8
2016	578	54.0	10.7	9.7
2017	597	53.5	11.1	9.2
2018	596	53.5	11.1	7.7
2019	559	51.0	10.9	10.6
2020	542	51.0	10.6	8.5
2021	550	50.0	11.0	10.2
2022	556	48.0	11.5	5.8
2023	542	50.0	10.8	8.9
2024	511	45.0	11.3	9.8

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 Merrimack Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,261

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merrimack Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 128 Middle schools	Ranks 61^st of 134 Middle schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Middle School)	52	32	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack School District)	52	32	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	39	8%
7th Grade Reading (Merrimack Middle School)	53	60	7%
7th Grade Reading (Merrimack School District)	53	60	7%
7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	54	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Middle School)	49	42	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack School District)	49	42	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	45	35	10%
8th Grade Reading (Merrimack Middle School)	47	53	6%
8th Grade Reading (Merrimack School District)	47	53	6%
8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Science (Merrimack Middle School)	31	36	5%
8th Grade Science (Merrimack School District)	31	36	5%
8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrimack Middle School)	50	37	13%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrimack School District)	54	42	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Merrimack Middle School)	50	57	7%
All Grades Reading (Merrimack School District)	57	54	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Merrimack Middle School)	31	36	5%
All Grades Science (Merrimack School District)	34	40	6%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	559	542	3%
African American	6	10	66.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	15	11	26.7%
Hispanic	16	19	18.8%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	513	484	5.7%
Two or More Races	6	14	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.6%	8.9%	1.7%

Schools Near Merrimack Middle 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 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th 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
Merrimack Middle School	Public	7-8	31 Madeline Bennett Ln.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-6289	511	45	11.3	9.8%	444 (86.9%)	6 (1.2%)	17 (3.3%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.3%)	52.3	55^th of 130 public middle schools	57.7%		50.4	61^st of 134 public middle schools	54.5%	6			35.0	41.0	38.0			55.0	56.0	55.0		40.0	40.0	$19,261
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	26 Baboosic Lake Rd.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 424-6221	509	42	12.1	10.8%	439 (86.2%)	5 (1.0%)	15 (2.9%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.1%)								(n/a)	28.0	50.0			38.0	56.0	58.0			57.0	37.0		37.0	$18,479
Amherst Middle School	Public	5-8	14 Cross Rd.	Amherst	03031	Hillsborough County	Amherst School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-8944	644	56	11.6	6.1%	575 (89.3%)	7 (1.1%)	33 (5.1%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	72.9	29^th of 130 public middle schools	77.7%		64.8	35^th of 134 public middle schools	73.9%	6	68.0	62.0	46.0	51.0	56.0	77.0	74.0	62.0	58.0	67.0	54.0	45.0	49.0	$20,246
Litchfield Middle School	Public	5-8	19 McElwain Dr.	Litchfield	03052	Hillsborough County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-0566	351	31	11.5	7.7%	306 (87.2%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.0%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.6%)	35.4	89^th of 130 public middle schools	31.5%		44.5	70^th of 134 public middle schools	47.8%	19	23.0	23.0	41.0	31.0	29.0	60.0	42.0	61.0	47.0	52.0	30.0	22.0	26.0	$16,703
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School	Public	7-8	47A Nashua Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 310-9100	680	56	12.0	4.9%	543 (79.9%)	9 (1.3%)	21 (3.1%)	51 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.1%)	87.2	8^th of 130 public middle schools	93.8%		94.4	4^th of 134 public middle schools	97.0%	4			63.0	65.0	64.0			68.0	74.0	71.0		54.0	54.0	$14,238
McKelvie Intermediate School	Public	5-6	108 Liberty Hill Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 472-3951	625	47	13.2	6.2%	491 (78.6%)	4 (0.6%)	21 (3.4%)	55 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.3%)								(n/a)	65.0	74.0			69.0	75.0	76.0			76.0	59.0		59.0	$14,120
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)	Public, Charter	5-8	9 Townsend West	Nashua	03063	Hillsborough County	Academy for Science and Design Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 595-4705	404	20	20.0	1.5%	148 (36.6%)	9 (2.2%)	15 (3.7%)	201 (49.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	27 (6.7%)	95.7	2^nd of 130 public middle schools	98.5%		96.9	2^nd of 134 public middle schools	98.5%		77.0	81.0	72.0	77.0	77.0	85.0	76.0	84.0	80.0	81.0	77.0	65.0	69.0
Milford Middle School	Public	6-8	33 Osgood Rd.	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-5221	448	42	10.6	12.5%	389 (86.8%)	9 (2.0%)	28 (6.3%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	46.6	62^nd of 130 public middle schools	52.3%		49.8	62^nd of 134 public middle schools	53.7%			30.0	33.0	51.0	38.0		43.0	50.0	60.0	51.0		39.0	39.0	$17,073
Pennichuck Middle School	Public	6-8	207 Manchester St.	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 966-4140	557	55	10.1	50.6%	277 (49.7%)	15 (2.7%)	196 (35.2%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.8%)	30.3	96^th of 130 public middle schools	26.2%		27.7	103^rd of 134 public middle schools	23.1%	7		32.0	33.0	33.0	32.0		35.0	48.0	45.0	43.0		27.0	27.0	$15,064
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	5-8	5 Perimeter Rd	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	The Founders Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 952-4705	263	24	10.8	19.8%	191 (72.6%)	11 (4.2%)	34 (12.9%)	18 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	15.9	110^th of 130 public middle schools	15.4%		35.9	90^th of 134 public middle schools	32.8%	20		13.0	19.0	14.0	14.0	56.0	42.0	39.0	32.0	41.0	24.0	27.0	26.0

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