The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
5%
Black
(09-10)76%
20%
White
(09-10)21%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
82%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Merriman Elementary School?
261 students attend Merriman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Merriman Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Merriman Elementary School offer ?
Merriman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Merriman Elementary School part of?
Merriman Elementary School is part of Romulus Community Schools.
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