Merritt Academy School District
School District · New Haven, Michigan
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
1
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
1
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Evaluating Merritt Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Merritt Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Merritt Academy
New Haven · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$14,486
$97 vs Michigan median
District size
561 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Merritt Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt Academy | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Merritt Academy
Merritt Academy is a New Haven, Michigan school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 561 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. District-level spending was $14,486 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Merritt Academy is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Merritt Academy, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Merritt Academy students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 61.0%.
District Map
Schools in Merritt Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Merritt Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- New Haven
- Total Enrollment
- 561
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- District spending per student
- $14,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Merritt Academy?
Merritt Academy has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Merritt Academy?
The average composite rating for Merritt Academy is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Merritt Academy?
Merritt Academy's district-level spending was $14,486 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Merritt Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Merritt Academy is 9.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Merritt Academy?
Merritt Academy is the highest-rated school in Merritt Academy with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Merritt Academy?
Across schools in Merritt Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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