Merrimack School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,561 students in Merrimack School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Merrimack School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Merrimack School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.31
# American Indian Students
13 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
50 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,121 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
88%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
247
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
262
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
274
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,924 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,557 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,561 students.
What is the rank of Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District is ranked #108 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack School District?
88% of Merrimack School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Merrimack School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,557 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in NH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
