Average
#1256 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Based on limited data
Merritt Elementary School
Elementary School · Brandywine Community Schools · Niles, MI
A Brandywine Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1620 LASALLE AVE, Niles, MI 49120
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Niles.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merritt Elementary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,386/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,940
Median home value
$166,800
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Ballard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Darden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brandywine Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merritt Elementary School is listed in Brandywine Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merritt Elementary School
Merritt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Niles, MI, part of Brandywine Community Schools, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,256 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merritt Elementary School
What grades does Merritt Elementary School serve?
Merritt Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Merritt Elementary School?
Merritt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merritt Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merritt Elementary School rank in MI?
Merritt Elementary School ranks #1,256 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Merritt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merritt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Merritt Elementary School a charter school?
No, Merritt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merritt Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Merritt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merritt Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Merritt Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (269) 684-6511
- Area population (ZIP 49120)
- 36,652
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 43
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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