Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Merrill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon 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 approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Merrill Elementary School serves the southern part of Merrill, OR, covering an area of approximately 79.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrill Elementary School's student population of 184 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Merrill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrill Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
38%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
56%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrill Elementary School's ranking?
Merrill Elementary School is ranked #593 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
184 students attend Merrill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Merrill Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Merrill Elementary School offer ?
Merrill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill Elementary School part of?
Merrill Elementary School is part of Klamath County School District.
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