Kc Ling Elementary School vs. Merrill Elementary School
Should you attend Kc Ling Elementary School or Merrill Elementary School? 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
Kc Ling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades 1-4, Kc Ling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merrill 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
PK-5
Total Students
351 students
210 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1440 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
40-49%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
36
Grade 1 Students
85
33
Grade 2 Students
109
41
Grade 3 Students
72
33
Grade 4 Students
85
31
Grade 5 Students
-
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
1%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
92%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
