Enrollment
480
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Merrimack, NH
Merrimack Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Merrimack Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330474000602
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrimack Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Merrimack · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrimack Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrimack Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Merrimack, NH.
School address
District: Merrimack School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330474000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Merrimack Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Merrimack Middle School
Merrimack Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Merrimack, New Hampshire, enrolling 480 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 7.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Merrimack School District spends $20,427 per pupil, 28% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Merrimack School District also operates Merrimack High School (1,057 students) and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (533 students) alongside Merrimack Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Merrimack Middle School compares
Merrimack Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 63% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Merrimack Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Merrimack School District, which includes Merrimack Middle School.
$20,427
Per student
-28%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 22.9%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Merrimack Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Mastricola Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeds Ferry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thorntons Ferry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Mastricola Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrimack Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Merrimack Middle School
How many students attend Merrimack Middle School?
Merrimack Middle School has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Merrimack, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrimack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrimack Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 15% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrimack Middle School?
7.9% of students at Merrimack Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrimack Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Merrimack Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Merrimack, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrimack Middle School?
Merrimack Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merrimack Middle School rank among public schools in Merrimack?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrimack Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Merrimack, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Merrimack on the city page.
Is Merrimack Middle School a good school?
Merrimack Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Merrimack School District?
Besides Merrimack Middle School, Merrimack School District also operates Merrimack High School (1,057 students), James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (533 students), and Reeds Ferry School (504 students). See the Merrimack School District district page for the complete list.
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