Merrill Elementary School vs KC Ling Elementary School
KC Ling Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 5.7/10. KC Ling Elementary School is significantly larger with 349 students, about 1.8× the size of Merrill Elementary School (190). In math proficiency, KC Ling Elementary School leads at 57.0%.
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Merrill Elementary School
Merrill, MI
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
190 students
KC Ling Elementary School
Hemlock, MI
7.5/10
Elementary School1st – 4th
349 students
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| Metric | Merrill Elementary School | KC Ling Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.7 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 2.9 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.5% | 37.8% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #2,099 of 3,198 | #647 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 34th | 80th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Merrill Elementary School | KC Ling Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merrill (48637) | Hemlock (48626) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,900 | $81,961 |
| Median Home Value | $140,000 | $208,600 |
| Median Rent | $736 | $935 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.9% | 30.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 7.8% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 26 min |