Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, Merrill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Merrill High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 100.9 square miles in Merrill, MI. The area generally offers a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest reach of 13.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrill High School's student population of 165 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Merrill High 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 High School is 0.17, 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
#2062 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 High School's ranking?
Merrill High School is ranked #2062 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merrill High School?
The graduation rate of Merrill High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Merrill High School?
165 students attend Merrill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Merrill High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merrill High School?
Merrill High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Merrill High School offer ?
Merrill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill High School part of?
Merrill High School is part of Merrill Community Schools.
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