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Daniel W Merritt School

518 Indian River Road
Addison, ME 04606

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Top 20%

Tel: (207) 483-2229

www.msad37.org

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Daniel W Merritt School serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Daniel W Merritt School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 90 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (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:

School Overview

Daniel W Merritt School's student population of 90 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

90 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Daniel W Merritt School is ranked within the top 20% of all 524 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Daniel W Merritt School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (ME)

Overall Testing Rank

#72 out of 524 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Daniel W Merritt School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-79%

81%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daniel W Merritt School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

80-89%

85%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daniel W Merritt School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Daniel W Merritt School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

10%

Black

n/a

White

90%

88%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Daniel W Merritt School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.18

0.23

This chart display the diversity score of Daniel W Merritt School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daniel W Merritt School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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 81% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).

How many students attend Daniel W Merritt School?

90 students attend Daniel W Merritt School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Daniel W Merritt School students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel W Merritt School?

Daniel W Merritt School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 90 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education