- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Penacook, NH
Merrimack Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Merrimack Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330476000506
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrimack Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Penacook · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrimack Valley Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrimack Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Penacook, NH.
School address
District: Merrimack Valley School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330476000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Merrimack Valley Middle School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 330476000506 · Penacook, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 10.6:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrimack Valley High School (744 students)
Merrimack Valley Middle School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Merrimack Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrimack Vall
Merrimack Valley High School
744 students
- This school
Merrimack Valley Middle School
466 students
- Penacook Eleme
Penacook Elementary School
325 students
- Loudon Element 243
Loudon Elementary School
243 students
- Boscawen Eleme 240
Boscawen Elementary School
240 students
- Webster Elemen 88
Webster Elementary School
88 students
What this shows Merrimack Valley Middle School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrimack Valley Middle School compares
Merrimack Valley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 0% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$19,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Merrimack Valley Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Merrimack Valley School District reports $19,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrimack Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penacook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loudon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boscawen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrimack Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrimack Valley Middle School
How many students attend Merrimack Valley Middle School?
Merrimack Valley Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Penacook, NH. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrimack Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrimack Valley Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 6% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 32% 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 Valley Middle School?
21.4% of students at Merrimack Valley 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 Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Merrimack Valley Middle School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Penacook, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrimack Valley Middle School?
Merrimack Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Penacook?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrimack Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Penacook, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Merrimack Valley School District?
Besides Merrimack Valley Middle School, Merrimack Valley School District also operates Merrimack Valley High School (744 students), Penacook Elementary School (325 students), and Loudon Elementary School (243 students). See the Merrimack Valley School District district page for the complete list.