Merino Elementary School
Tel:
(970)522-7229
- Merino Elementary School serves 159 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Merino Elementary School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 159 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Merino Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merino Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #319 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 84% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. Re-4 Buffalo School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Merino Elementary School is Merino Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ayres Elementary School (11.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merino Merino Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 147 students
0.0 miles
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970)522-7424 0.0 7-12 147 - Sterling Ayres Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 467 students
11.2 miles
1812 Robin Road
Sterling, CO 80751
(970)522-1409 11.2 K-2 467 - Sterling Campbell Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 421 students
12.2 miles
902 Clark
Sterling, CO 80751
(970)522-2515 12.2 3-5 421 - Sterling Sterling High School Grades: 9-12 | 517 students
12.6 miles
407 West Broadway
Sterling, CO 80751
(970)522-2944 12.6 9-12 517 - Sterling Sterling Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 433 students
12.9 miles
1177 Pawnee Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970)522-1041 12.9 6-8 433
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