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James Mastricola Upper Elementary School

26 Baboosic Lake Rd., Merrimack, NH, 03054

About James Mastricola Upper Elementary School

James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is a public school in Merrimack, New Hampshire that teaches grades 5 through 6. The school has about 510 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12:1, which makes it possible for focused instruction during the upper elementary years. The student body is moderately diverse, which is similar to the rest of the Merrimack community. The academic program at James Mastricola Upper Elementary School focuses on basic math and English language arts skills while also helping students get ready for middle school. According to data from USA News, about 40% of students are good at math and 56% are good at reading, which shows that they have better literacy skills overall. The amount of money available is in line with the way the Merrimack School District spends its public money. The school is in a town known for being family-friendly and having stable home values. It provides a supportive environment that focuses on getting students ready for school and helping them grow, making it one of the top schools in New Hampshire.

Contact Information

Address

26 Baboosic Lake Rd., Merrimack, NH, 03054

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Phone

(603) 424-6221

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 56% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
509
Total Students
$63602
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at James Mastricola Upper Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 86.25%
Asian 1.38%
Hispanic 2.95%
Black 0.98%
Two+ Races 8.06%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
86.25%
Asian
1.38%
Hispanic
2.95%
Black
0.98%
Two+ Races
8.06%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 509
45.58%
232 Female
54.42%
277 Male

Student Population

509 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

254 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

James Mastricola Upper Elementary recently introduced a new School Dismissal Manager (SDM) system that allows families to update dismissal plans via smartphone, tablet, or PC. This type of technology adoption enhances convenience and communication between parents and the school.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school help students get ready for higher academic standards?

Ans. Teaching helps students get ready for more difficult classes.

Q2. Do they stress organizational skills at this level?

Ans. Students are taught how to handle their own work.

Q3. What does the school do to help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Positive reinforcement helps people feel good about themselves.

Q4. Do you use interactive ways to learn?

Ans. Doing things with your hands helps you understand.

Q5. Does the school encourage students to be polite?

Ans. Expectations promote kindness and working together.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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