Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merrimack Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)37%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)62%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
69%
22%
White
15%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Merrimack Elementary School?
431 students attend Merrimack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Merrimack Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrimack Elementary School?
Merrimack Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Merrimack Elementary School offer ?
Merrimack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Merrimack Elementary School part of?
Merrimack Elementary School is part of Hampton City Public Schools School District.
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