C
Below Average
53/100

Merrimack Valley Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 14 Allen St., Penacook, NH 03303
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 40% · Math 24% proficient · 26th percentile in New Hampshire
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Hampshire schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
479
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%26/100reading 25th percentile, math 26th percentile among New Hampshire middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Hampshire schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Hampshire. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−11 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency24% (−14 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Hampshire state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White40%23%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -6 pts, math -4 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 14 Allen St.
City Penacook
ZIP Code 03303
District 3304760
NCES School ID 330476000506
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 03303

Understanding the community around Merrimack Valley Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,992
Per Capita Income $38,592
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $253,600
Median Rent $1,305
Owner-Occupied 68.6%
Renter-Occupied 31.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Merrimack Valley Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.9%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Black 2.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 479
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Merrimack Valley Middle School?
Merrimack Valley Middle School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Merrimack Valley Middle School?
Merrimack Valley Middle School has 479 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Merrimack Valley Middle School serve?
Merrimack Valley Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Merrimack Valley Middle School receive per student?
Merrimack Valley Middle School receives $20,788 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Merrimack Valley Middle School in 03303 ▼
Avg Home Value
$433,888
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,929
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
31.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026