Merrimack School District


Summary:

The Merrimack School District in New Hampshire consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is generally performing at or above the state average, with some standout schools like Merrimack High School and James Mastricola Elementary School ranking among the top schools in the state.

Merrimack High School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top 25-27 high schools in New Hampshire and maintaining a 4-star rating. It has a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.1% and a low dropout rate of 2.5%. The school's reading proficiency scores are particularly strong, with 70% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66%. Other high-performing schools in the district include James Mastricola Elementary School and Reeds Ferry School, which are ranked among the top elementary schools in the state.

While the Merrimack School District as a whole is performing well, there is some variation in the performance of individual schools. The district generally excels in reading and science proficiency, but lags behind in math proficiency. Additionally, some schools, like Thorntons Ferry School, are performing below the district and state averages. Overall, the Merrimack School District appears to be a strong district with a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, providing parents with a range of educational options.

District Detail

 36 McElwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054-3693

 (603) 424-6200

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 158 New Hampshire districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,453

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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