Francis A Higgins Elem School vs Merritt Academy
Merritt Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 5.7/10. In math proficiency, Merritt Academy leads at 56.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Francis A Higgins Elem School
Chesterfield, MI
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
433 students
Merritt Academy
New Haven, MI
7.9/10
SchoolPre-K – 12thCharter
561 students
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| Metric | Francis A Higgins Elem School | Merritt Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.7 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Growth Score | 3.9 | 7.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.9% | 54% |
| Environment Score | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #2,098 of 3,198 | #387 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 34th | 88th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Francis A Higgins Elem School | Merritt Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 63.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Francis A Higgins Elem School | Merritt Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 12th |
| Enrollment | 433 | 561 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.9% | 54.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 80%+ |
| District | L'Anse Creuse Public Schools | Merritt Academy |
| City | Chesterfield | New Haven |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chesterfield (48051) | New Haven (48048) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,923 | $68,990 |
| Median Home Value | $247,500 | $194,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,064 | $1,365 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.2% | 15.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 15.1% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 33 min |