Y E Smith Elementary vs Merrick-Moore Elementary
Merrick-Moore Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 4.5/10. Merrick-Moore Elementary is significantly larger with 535 students, about 2.0× the size of Y E Smith Elementary (265). In math proficiency, Merrick-Moore Elementary leads at 22.0%.
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.
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham, NC
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
265 students
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Durham, NC
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
535 students
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| Metric | Y E Smith Elementary | Merrick-Moore Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.5 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 4.3 | 6.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 99.4% |
| Environment Score | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #2,333 of 2,660 | #1,309 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 12th | 51th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Y E Smith Elementary | Merrick-Moore Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 18.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Durham (27703) | Durham (27704) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,953 | $62,435 |
| Median Home Value | $340,500 | $270,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,469 | $1,306 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 45.1% | 33.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 25 min |