Merrimack Valley School District

The Merrimack Valley School District is located in Penacook, NH and includes 7 schools that serve 2,664 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Merrimack Valley School District spends $10,943 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Merrimack Valley School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NH state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Merrimack Valley School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Merrimack Valley School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Merrimack Valley School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.