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#1111 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 35% in state
Merrill High School
High School · Merrill Community Schools · Merrill, MI
A Merrill Community Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 WEST ALICE ST, Merrill, MI 48637
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Merrill High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merrill High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,900
Median home value
$140,000
Median rent
$736/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Merrill Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merrill High School is listed in Merrill Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrill High School
Merrill High School is a public high school in Merrill, MI, part of Merrill Community Schools, serving approximately 177 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrill High School
What grades does Merrill High School serve?
Merrill High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Merrill High School?
Merrill High School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrill High School rank in MI?
Merrill High School ranks #1,111 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Merrill High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrill High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Merrill High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merrill High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Merrill High School a charter school?
No, Merrill High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrill High School a Title I school?
No, Merrill High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merrill High School?
54.2% of students at Merrill High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (989) 643-7231
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48637)
- 3,068
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48637; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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