Merrill Elementary School

Merrill Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Merrill Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Merrill Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
22%
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Black
9%
10%
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White
77%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
299 students attend Merrill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Merrill Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Merrill Elementary School offer ?
Merrill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill Elementary School part of?
Merrill Elementary School is part of Bridgewater-Raynham School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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