Beaver Meadow School vs Merrimack Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Meadow School
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Merrimack Valley Middle School
Penacook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Beaver Meadow School Concord, New Hampshire | Merrimack Valley Middle School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 254 | #61 of 93 |
| National rank | #7035 of 50,301 | #5620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | Concord | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beaver Meadow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 59.4).
- •Beaver Meadow School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Beaver Meadow School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Merrimack Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 37.8%).
- •Merrimack Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.1).
- •Merrimack Valley Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 362.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beaver Meadow School better than Merrimack Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Beaver Meadow School ranks higher (76.4 vs 59.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beaver Meadow School and Merrimack Valley Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Concord and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Meadow School: 362. Merrimack Valley Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Meadow School and Merrimack Valley Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Beaver Meadow School is 93rd of 254 and Merrimack Valley Middle School is 61st of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).