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Merrimack Valley Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 629 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted September 16, 2009

It's a great school that constantly tries to improve to help the children succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2009

Every teacher that we have come across at MVMS has been wonderful. They definitely care about the success of their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2008

The teachers in the Merrimack Valley School District are highly respected and are well liked. They spend more than half of their summer at conferences and classes to make our school a safe and the best it can be.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

212 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

212 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
72%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

212 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

211 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

198 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
25%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female70%
Male58%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
With educational disability13%
Without educational disability73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Reading

All Students78%
Female85%
Male70%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
With educational disability26%
Without educational disability86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students61%
Female65%
Male57%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
With educational disability0%
Without educational disability68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students69%
Female79%
Male58%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
With educational disability10%
Without educational disability76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female52%
Male62%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
With educational disability20%
Without educational disability66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students69%
Female66%
Male71%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
With educational disability37%
Without educational disability75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 92%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 21%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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14 Allen St
Penacook, NH 03303
Phone: (603) 753-6336

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