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 433 students in grades Kindergarten-4, 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 561 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 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-12
Total Students
433 students
561 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
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
88
44
Grade 1 Students
105
50
Grade 2 Students
87
47
Grade 3 Students
80
47
Grade 4 Students
73
39
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
41
Grade 8 Students
-
44
Grade 9 Students
-
47
Grade 10 Students
-
47
Grade 11 Students
-
34
Grade 12 Students
-
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
69%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
