Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Daniel W Merritt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel W Merritt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Daniel W Merritt School's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniel W Merritt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel W Merritt School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel W Merritt School's ranking?
Daniel W Merritt School is ranked #443 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Daniel W Merritt School often compared to?
Daniel W Merritt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Daniel W Merritt School?
96 students attend Daniel W Merritt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Daniel W Merritt School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel W Merritt School?
Daniel W Merritt School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Daniel W Merritt School offer ?
Daniel W Merritt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Daniel W Merritt School part of?
Daniel W Merritt School is part of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District.
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