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Thorntons Ferry School

134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thorntons Ferry School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thorntons Ferry School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
541 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thorntons Ferry School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorntons Ferry School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#251 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thorntons Ferry School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thorntons Ferry School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thorntons Ferry School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Thorntons Ferry School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thorntons Ferry School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorntons Ferry School's ranking?
Thorntons Ferry School is ranked #251 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Thorntons Ferry School often compared to?
Thorntons Ferry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacques Memorial Elementary School, Gate City Charter School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Thorntons Ferry School?
541 students attend Thorntons Ferry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Thorntons Ferry School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorntons Ferry School?
Thorntons Ferry School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thorntons Ferry School offer ?
Thorntons Ferry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Thorntons Ferry School part of?
Thorntons Ferry School is part of Merrimack School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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