Merritt Creek Academy
Tel:
(218)625-2689
- Merritt Creek Academy serves 102 students in grades 1-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Merritt Creek Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Merritt Creek Academy's student population of 102 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Total Students | 102 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Merritt Creek Academy's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merritt Creek Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1779 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 13% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 9% | 11% |
| White | 54% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 21% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate (11-12) | ≥50% | 80% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duluth Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Merritt Creek Academy is Denfeld High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Duluth Area Learning Center (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Laura Macarthur Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Denfeld High School Grades: 9-12 | 842 students
0.5 miles
401 N 44th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218)336-8830 0.5 9-12 842 - Duluth Laura Macarthur Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
1.0 miles
720 N Central Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
(218)336-8900 1.0 PK-5 388 - Duluth Raleigh Primary/el Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 302 students
1.8 miles
5905 Raleigh St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218)628-0697 1.8 K-5 302 - Duluth Piedmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 559 students
1.9 miles
2827 Chambersburg Ave
Duluth, MN 55811
(218)336-8950 1.9 PK-5 559 - Duluth Bay View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 622 students
2.5 miles
8708 Vinland
Duluth, MN 55810
(218)628-4949 2.5 PK-5 622
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