James Mastricola Upper Elementary School

26 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054

www.sau26.org/Domain/379

533 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (JMUES), located in Merrimack, New Hampshire, serves as a bridge between primary education and the middle school years, specifically catering to students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the Merrimack School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students as they transition into more complex subjects, while providing the necessary structure to help them develop independent study habits and organizational skills.

Beyond academics, JMUES is known for its commitment to community and character building. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and support services intended to engage students' diverse interests and learning needs. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, James Mastricola Upper Elementary strives to prepare its students for the academic rigor of secondary school while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of the Merrimack community.

533

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	22
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	45
American Indian	4

White
449 (84.2%)
Two or More
45 (8.4%)
Hispanic
22 (4.1%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Merrimack School District
Phone:	(603)424-6221
Website:	http://www.sau26.org/Domain/379
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 261

Grade 6 272