James Mastricola Upper Elementary School vs Merrimack Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
Merrimack · Public middle · Grades 5–6
533 students
Merrimack Middle School
Merrimack · Public middle · Grades 7–8
480 students
| Measure | James Mastricola Upper Elementary School Merrimack, New Hampshire | Merrimack Middle School Merrimack, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 93 | #36 of 93 |
| National rank | #2633 of 15,369 | #2756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 533 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | Merrimack | Merrimack |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.5 vs 72.9).
- •James Mastricola Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •James Mastricola Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Merrimack Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 14.1%).
- •Merrimack Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.3).
- •James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 480.
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 James Mastricola Upper Elementary School better than Merrimack Middle 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 James Mastricola Upper Elementary School and Merrimack Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Merrimack and Merrimack in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School: 533. Merrimack Middle School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Mastricola Upper Elementary School and Merrimack Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is 34th of 93 and Merrimack Middle School is 36th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).