Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merrill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Merrill Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 100.9 square miles in Merrill, MI. The typical drive to the school from various parts of the zone takes around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrill Elementary School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Merrill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrill Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
White
94%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrill Elementary School's ranking?
Merrill Elementary School is ranked #1551 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
196 students attend Merrill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Merrill Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Merrill Elementary School offer ?
Merrill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill Elementary School part of?
Merrill Elementary School is part of Merrill Community Schools.
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