The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (10-11)
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
4%
Black
(10-11)100%
35%
White
(10-11)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Merritt Elementary School?
99 students attend Merritt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Merritt Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Merritt Elementary School offer ?
Merritt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Merritt Elementary School part of?
Merritt Elementary School is part of Bullock County School District.
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