New Haven Elementary School vs. Merritt Academy
Should you attend New Haven Elementary School or Merritt Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Haven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Most improved public schools
Merritt Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Haven Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
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 551 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 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-12
Total Students
498 students
551 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1018 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
117
50
Grade 1 Students
89
46
Grade 2 Students
85
49
Grade 3 Students
67
42
Grade 4 Students
66
45
Grade 5 Students
74
43
Grade 6 Students
-
43
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
45
Grade 9 Students
-
50
Grade 10 Students
-
33
Grade 11 Students
-
37
Grade 12 Students
-
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
68%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
