For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 522 students in Merrill Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Merrill Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
522 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Merrill Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#543 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
480 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
92%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
36
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,245 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,360
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,245
$17,559
Best Merrill Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Merrill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Merrill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merrill Community Schools School District?
Merrill Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 522 students.
What is the rank of Merrill Community Schools School District?
Merrill Community Schools School District is ranked #521 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill Community Schools School District?
92% of Merrill Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merrill Community Schools School District?
Merrill Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Merrill Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,245 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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