Merritt School District
School District · Elk City, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
820
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
820
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Evaluating Merritt?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Merritt as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Merritt HS
Elk City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Merritt ES
Elk City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#104 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,432
$1,565 vs Oklahoma median
District size
820 students
Larger than Oklahoma median
STAAR proficiency rose +14.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Merritt schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Merritt
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt HS | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Merritt ES | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $10,432 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Merritt demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Merritt HS, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Merritt students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.
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
- District spending per student
- $10,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.9/10. 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?
Merritt's district-level spending was $10,432 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?
The average student-teacher ratio in Merritt is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Merritt?
Merritt HS is the highest-rated school in Merritt with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Merritt?
Across schools in Merritt with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.4%
How we rate schools
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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)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (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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