Merrimack Valley Middle School

sites.google.com/a/mvsdpride.org/mvms

472 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Merrimack Valley Middle School (MVMS), located in Penacook, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub of education for students in the Merrimack Valley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success.

The school’s philosophy centers on community engagement and the "pride" associated with the district’s identity. Beyond the core curriculum, MVMS offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and exploratory programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Merrimack Valley Middle School strives to partner with families to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and ready to contribute to their local community.

472

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrimack Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	12
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
431 (91.3 %)
Two or More
15 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.5 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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 Valley School District
Phone:	(603)753-6336
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/mvsdpride.org/mvms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 153

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 159