Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Link Learning Merrill ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Link Learning Merrill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Link Learning Merrill's ranking?
Link Learning Merrill is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Link Learning Merrill?
The graduation rate of Link Learning Merrill is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Link Learning Merrill?
91 students attend Link Learning Merrill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Link Learning Merrill students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Link Learning Merrill offer ?
Link Learning Merrill offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Link Learning Merrill part of?
Link Learning Merrill is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District.
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