Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Merritt Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merritt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Merritt Elementary School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merritt Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merritt Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merritt Elementary School's ranking?
Merritt Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Merritt Elementary School often compared to?
Merritt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sayre Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Merritt Elementary School?
634 students attend Merritt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Merritt Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merritt Elementary School?
Merritt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Merritt Elementary School offer ?
Merritt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Merritt Elementary School part of?
Merritt Elementary School is part of Merritt School District.
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