Excellent
#144 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Merritt Academy
School · Merritt Academy · New Haven, MI
A charter school in New Haven, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
59900 HAVENRIDGE RD, New Haven, MI 48048
- Math 43% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Merritt Academy score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Merritt Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,990
Median home value
$194,800
Median rent
$1,365/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48048; 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.
Merritt Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Merritt Academy is listed in Merritt Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merritt Academy
Merritt Academy is a public school in New Haven, MI, part of Merritt Academy, serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merritt Academy
What grades does Merritt Academy serve?
Merritt Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Merritt Academy?
Merritt Academy has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Merritt Academy is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merritt Academy rank in MI?
Merritt Academy ranks #144 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Merritt Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Merritt Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Merritt Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merritt Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Merritt Academy a charter school?
Yes, Merritt Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Merritt Academy a Title I school?
No, Merritt Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merritt Academy?
54.0% of students at Merritt Academy 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (586) 749-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48048)
- 11,065
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48048; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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