Kc Ling Elementary School vs. Merrill Elementary School
Should I attend Kc Ling Elementary School or Merrill 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
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Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 351 students in grades 1-4, Kc Ling Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merrill 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
PK-5
Total Students
351 students
194 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1945 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
26
Grade 1 Students
100
40
Grade 2 Students
74
34
Grade 3 Students
85
27
Grade 4 Students
92
35
Grade 5 Students
-
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
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1%
% White
94%
96%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%