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Franklin Elementary School vs. Merritt Elementary School

Should you attend Franklin Elementary School or Merritt Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Franklin Elementary School
602 Fayal Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Merritt Elementary School
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Merritt Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-6
Total Students
288 students
332 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merritt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merritt Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merritt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#479 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Merritt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merritt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merritt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merritt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Franklin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Merritt Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
52
45
Grade 1 Students
41
38
Grade 2 Students
78
36
Grade 3 Students
55
45
Grade 4 Students
62
46
Grade 5 Students
-
47
Grade 6 Students
-
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Merritt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Merritt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Merritt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Merritt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
89%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Merritt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Merritt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Merritt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Merritt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rock Ridge Public Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Merritt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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