Middle School North vs. Merritt Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Merritt Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Middle School North 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 37% (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 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
6-8
PK-12
Total Students
635 students
551 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 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)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
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≥90%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
50
Grade 1 Students
-
46
Grade 2 Students
-
49
Grade 3 Students
-
42
Grade 4 Students
-
45
Grade 5 Students
-
43
Grade 6 Students
225
43
Grade 7 Students
197
43
Grade 8 Students
213
45
Grade 9 Students
-
50
Grade 10 Students
-
33
Grade 11 Students
-
37
Grade 12 Students
-
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
77%
80%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
