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#1212 of 1,992 schools in MN
Merritt Creek Academy
School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 W 9TH ST, Duluth, MN 55807
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merritt Creek Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merritt Creek Academy 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
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$63,670
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Special Ed. N.p.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Superior AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| The Marshall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 4–12 | 3.8 mi | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #13 of 22
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merritt Creek Academy is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merritt Creek Academy
Merritt Creek Academy is a public school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (218) 625-2689
- Area population (ZIP 55807)
- 9,573
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 55807; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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