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6.3 avg / 10

Merritt School District

School District · Elk City, Oklahoma

Students: 820
Teachers (FTE): 47

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

Math Proficiency 32.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.4%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Merritt with test data.

Schools in Merritt

2 schools
Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1

District Details

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%

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 methodology

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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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