Serving 321 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merrill Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Merrill Park Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merrill Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrill Park Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2976 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
47%
18%
White
20%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrill Park Elementary School's ranking?
Merrill Park Elementary School is ranked #2976 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Merrill Park Elementary School often compared to?
Merrill Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Merrill Park Elementary School?
321 students attend Merrill Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Merrill Park Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Park Elementary School?
Merrill Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Merrill Park Elementary School offer ?
Merrill Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill Park Elementary School part of?
Merrill Park Elementary School is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
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