New Haven Elementary School vs. Merritt Academy
Should I attend New Haven Elementary School or Merritt Academy? 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
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Merritt Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Haven 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Merritt Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Total Students
470 students
560 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
138 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
4:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1842 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1350 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
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80-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
108
48
Grade 1 Students
89
45
Grade 2 Students
70
42
Grade 3 Students
67
51
Grade 4 Students
74
39
Grade 5 Students
62
43
Grade 6 Students
-
42
Grade 7 Students
-
45
Grade 8 Students
-
58
Grade 9 Students
-
35
Grade 10 Students
-
38
Grade 11 Students
-
28
Grade 12 Students
-
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
16%
11%
% White
68%
83%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
