Merriman Elementary School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
261 students

Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2002–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
70-74%
78%
(09-10)
65-69%
82%
Asian
(09-10)
1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
2%
5%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(09-10)
76%
20%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

White
(09-10)
21%
71%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
82%
40%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 11-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Merriman Elementary School?
261 students attend Merriman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Merriman Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Merriman Elementary School offer ?
Merriman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Merriman Elementary School part of?
Merriman Elementary School is part of Romulus Community Schools.

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