Serving 6 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Merriman School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
18%
Black
(15-16)n/a
7%
White
(15-16)50%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)50%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Merriman School?
6 students attend Merriman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Merriman School students are White, and 50% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merriman School?
Merriman School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Merriman School offer ?
Merriman School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Merriman School part of?
Merriman School is part of Gordon-Rushville Public Schools.
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