Merit School serves 8 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(15-16)25%
22%
Black
(15-16)n/a
4%
White
(15-16)75%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% WA state average).
How many students attend Merit School?
8 students attend Merit School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Merit School students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merit School?
Merit School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Merit School offer ?
Merit School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Merit School part of?
Merit School is part of Federal Way School District.
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