Bow Memorial School vs James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow Memorial School
Bow · Public middle · Grades 5–8
524 students
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
Merrimack · Public middle · Grades 5–6
533 students
| Measure | Bow Memorial School Bow, New Hampshire | James Mastricola Upper Elementary School Merrimack, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 93 | #34 of 93 |
| National rank | #2533 of 15,369 | #2633 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 524 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.6% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| city | Bow | Merrimack |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.0 vs 73.5).
- •Bow Memorial School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Bow Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Bow Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.6% vs 14.1%).
- •James Mastricola Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.9).
- •James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 524.
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 Bow Memorial School better than James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bow Memorial School and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Bow and Merrimack in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bow Memorial School: 524. James Mastricola Upper Elementary School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bow Memorial School and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Bow Memorial School is 32nd of 93 and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is 34th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).