Merritt School District
School District · Elk City, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,432
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,432
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#220 of 423
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,432
$1,565 vs Oklahoma median
District size
820 students
Larger than Oklahoma median
About Merritt
Merritt is a Elk City, Oklahoma school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 820 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $10,432 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Merritt demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Merritt ES, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Merritt students show an average math proficiency of 32.5% and ELA proficiency of 39.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Merritt, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Merritt with test data.
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Elk City
- Total Enrollment
- 820
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Merritt?
Merritt has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Merritt?
The average composite rating for Merritt is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Merritt?
Merritt spends $10,432 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Merritt?
The average student-teacher ratio in Merritt is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Merritt?
Merritt ES is the highest-rated school in Merritt with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Merritt?
Across schools in Merritt with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in OK
Compare Merritt with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma 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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