Merrimack Middle School

31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054

www.sau26.org/Domain/328

480 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Merrimack Middle School, located at 31 Madeline Bennett Lane in Merrimack, New Hampshire, serves as a central pillar of the local community’s public education system. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The facility is part of the Merrimack School District and is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects, elective offerings, and extracurricular opportunities aimed at promoting well-rounded growth. By emphasizing collaboration, technology integration, and community engagement, Merrimack Middle School strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school maintains a focus on student achievement and inclusivity, ensuring that learners are well-equipped for their future academic journeys.

480

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrimack Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	11
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
422 (87.9%)
Two or More
30 (6.2%)
Hispanic
11 (2.3%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)424-6289
Website:	http://www.sau26.org/Domain/328
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 7 238

Grade 8 242