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Merritt Creek Academy
School · DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
4000 W 9TH ST, Duluth, MN 55807
Enrollment
86
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
86
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,212 of 1,992
In Duluth
#18 of 28
public schools
In district
#13 of 22
DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Merritt Creek Academy
Merritt Creek Academy is a public school in Duluth, MN, part of DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Merritt Creek Academy serves approximately 86 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Merritt Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Merritt Creek Academy show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 86 students, Merritt Creek Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Merritt Creek Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, Merritt Creek Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Merritt Creek Academy — Students at Merritt Creek Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Merritt Creek Academy Compares
See how Merritt Creek Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4000 W 9TH ST, Duluth, MN 55807
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Merritt Creek Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE MARSHALL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Duluth, see our Duluth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Duluth | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL Duluth | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| LAURA MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY Duluth | 1.1 mi | 4.2 |
| PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY Duluth | 1.8 mi | 8.0 |
| RALEIGH PRIMARY/EL ACADEMY Duluth | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Duluth | 3.1 mi | 7.9 |
| STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Duluth | 3.1 mi | — |
| Cooper Elementary Superior | 3.1 mi | 7.4 |
| SPECIAL ED. N.P. Duluth | 3.2 mi | — |
| THE BRIDGE Duluth | 3.2 mi | — |
| BAY VIEW ELEMENTARY Duluth | 2.7 mi | 7.7 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION Duluth | 3.0 mi | 4.3 |
| HARBOR CITY INTERNATIONAL CHARTER Duluth | 3.1 mi | 8.4 |
| SUPERIOR ACADEMY Duluth | 3.8 mi | — |
| THE MARSHALL SCHOOL Duluth | 3.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Arrowhead Academy Duluth | 4.2 mi | — |
| DULUTH AREA LEARNING CENTER Duluth | 3.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Academic Excellence Online Duluth | 3.4 mi | 5.0 |
| ALC Independent Study Duluth | 3.4 mi | 3.8 |
| ALC School Within a School Duluth | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55807 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,670
Median Home Value
$164,000
Median Rent
$797/mo
Population
9,573
College Educated
29.3%
Homeownership
72.3%
Avg Commute
17 min
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Median Age
41.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ELMENDORF CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mountain Lake, MN | 6.0 |
| OWATONNA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Owatonna, MN | 6.0 |
| BRIDGE VIEW SPECIAL EDUCATION Saint Paul, MN | 5.5 |
| Katherine Johnson Education Center Saint Cloud, MN | 5.4 |
| Rochester Phoenix Academy Rochester, MN | 6.3 |
| LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER Brainerd, MN | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Merritt Creek Academy
What grades does Merritt Creek Academy serve?
Merritt Creek Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Merritt Creek Academy?
Merritt Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Merritt Creek Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merritt Creek Academy rank in MN?
Merritt Creek Academy ranks #1,212 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Merritt Creek Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Merritt Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Creek Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merritt Creek Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Merritt Creek Academy a charter school?
No, Merritt Creek Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merritt Creek Academy a Title I school?
No, Merritt Creek Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merritt Creek Academy?
83.7% of students at Merritt Creek 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (218) 625-2689
Resources & Links
District
DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 8,757
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,081
- District Rank
- #13 of 22
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