Arrowwood Elementary School vs. Merrill Park Elementary School
Should I attend Arrowwood Elementary School or Merrill Park Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arrowwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Merrill Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arrowwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Merrill Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
428 students
302 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2264 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2734 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
54
Grade 1 Students
-
39
Grade 2 Students
-
61
Grade 3 Students
132
55
Grade 4 Students
143
34
Grade 5 Students
153
33
Grade 6 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
22%
24%
% Black
20%
49%
% White
49%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
