Daniel W Merritt School
Tel:
(207)483-2229
- Daniel W Merritt School serves 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Daniel W Merritt School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Daniel W Merritt School's student population of 105 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 105 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Daniel W Merritt School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Daniel W Merritt School is 0.13, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #183 out of 525 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 93% | 90% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rsu 37/msad 37 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Daniel W Merritt School is Jonesport-beals High School (6.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jonesport Elementary School (6.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harrington Elementary School (5.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrington Harrington Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 141 students
5.0 miles
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207)483-6681 5.0 PK-6 141 - Jonesport Jonesport Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 129 students
6.4 miles
139 Snare Creek Ln
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207)497-2830 6.4 PK-8 129 - Jonesport Jonesport-beals High School Grades: 9-12 | 69 students
6.5 miles
180 Snare Creek Lane
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207)497-5454 6.5 9-12 69 - Harrington Narraguagus High School Grades: 7-12 | 280 students
6.5 miles
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207)483-2746 6.5 7-12 280 - Jonesboro Jonesboro Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 55 students
6.6 miles
57 School Road
Jonesboro, ME 04648
(207)434-2602 6.6 PK-8 55
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