- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Merrimack Middle School shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 330474000602 · Merrimack, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 9.6:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrimack High School (1,057 students)
Merrimack Middle School shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Merrimack Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrimack High
Merrimack High School
1,057 students
- James Mastrico
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
533 students
- Reeds Ferry Sc
Reeds Ferry School
504 students
- Thorntons Ferr
Thorntons Ferry School
504 students
- This school
Merrimack Middle School
480 students
- James Mastrico 375
James Mastricola Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Merrimack Middle School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrimack Middle School compares
Merrimack Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Merrimack School District reports $21,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.