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#698 of 1,226 schools in OR
Merrill Elementary School
Elementary School · Klamath County Sd · Merrill, OR
A Klamath County Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 468, Merrill, OR 97633
- Math 32% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merrill Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merrill 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated964/100K
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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
$61,094
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Klamath County SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | Not available | 234 | Compare → |
| Ferguson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Henley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | Not available | 508 | Compare → |
| Keno Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | Not available | 170 | 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.
Klamath County Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #15 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merrill Elementary School is listed in Klamath County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrill Elementary School
Merrill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Merrill, OR, part of Klamath County Sd, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrill Elementary School
What grades does Merrill Elementary School serve?
Merrill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrill Elementary School rank in OR?
Merrill Elementary School ranks #698 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Merrill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merrill Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merrill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Merrill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Merrill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merrill Elementary School?
74.7% of students at Merrill 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Klamath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (541) 798-5723
- Area population (ZIP 97633)
- 1,456
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97633; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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