Merriam Park Elementary

Summary:

Merriam Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving 431 students in grades PK-6 in Merriam, Kansas, which is part of the Shawnee Mission Public School District. While the district is ranked 46 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating, Merriam Park Elementary faces some academic challenges compared to its surrounding schools and the broader district.

Merriam Park Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the Shawnee Mission Public School District and the state of Kansas averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.82%) and Mathematics (40.49%) are below the district (45.71% and 43.99%) and state (33.55% and 31.6%) averages. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade, where proficiency rates are around 10-15 percentage points below the district and state. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 57.54% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, and the school's performance on test scores for subgroups like Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status students is generally lower than the state averages for those groups.

Merriam Park Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 279 out of 659 Kansas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 272 out of 653 in 2023-2024, and its 3-star rating from SchoolDigger is lower than the 4-star rating of the overall Shawnee Mission Public School District. Compared to nearby schools like Santa Fe Trail Elementary, Rhein Benninghoven Elementary, and Ray Marsh Elementary, Merriam Park Elementary's test scores and overall performance are generally lower, suggesting that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support programs to address the academic needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6100 Mastin St
       Merriam, KS  66203


(913) 993-3600

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,926 Help


Students who attend Merriam Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hocker Grove Middle
High:    Shawnee Mission North High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.7%
Hispanic:
24.8%
African American:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Merriam Park Elementary ranks better than 58.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 23rd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Merriam Park Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Hispanic (24.8%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merriam Park Elementary is 13.5, which is the 8th best among 34 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merriam Park Elementary is $9,926. 17 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merriam Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Merriam Park Elementary 272nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Merriam Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shawnee Mission Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Mission Pub School 46th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merriam Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Merriam Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 48.65 393rd 614 36.0%
2009 59.22 307th 621 50.6%
2010 55.85 338th 630 46.3%
2011 67.75 214th 631 66.1%
2012 68.80 209th 660 68.3%
2013 59.00 341st 668 49.0%
2015 50.23 349th 678 48.5%
2016 56.16 281st 656 57.2%
2017 56.82 279th 659 57.7%
2018 55.05 294th 656 55.2%
2019 44.07 393rd 667 41.1%
2021 42.15 399th 670 40.4%
2022 47.10 354th 668 47.0%
2023 52.39 312th 660 52.7%
2024 56.75 272nd 653 58.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merriam Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.49 268th 512 47.7%
2019 44.57 300th 509 41.1%
2021 39.64 325th 494 34.2%
2022 50.81 244th 512 52.3%
2023 63.44 159th 541 70.6%
2024 56.58 217th 546 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Merriam Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.40 209th 574 63.6%
2019 44.79 338th 591 42.8%
2021 45.53 337th 591 43.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Merriam Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.01 274th 575 52.3%
2019 46.33 317th 586 45.9%
2021 41.91 365th 605 39.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Merriam Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.55 19th 65 70.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Merriam Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.80 88th 207 57.5%
2019 45.90 118th 235 49.8%
2021 65.19 47th 229 79.5%
2022 44.25 147th 254 42.1%
2023 45.34 120th 245 51.0%
2024 54.35 103rd 260 60.4%
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Rank History for White students at Merriam Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.51 109th 574 81.0%
2019 57.47 228th 592 61.5%
2021 38.17 391st 587 33.4%
2022 50.33 294th 596 50.7%
2023 60.53 210th 584 64.0%
2024 69.86 135th 579 76.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Merriam Park Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Merriam Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 256 71 12 68 6 n/a n/a 22 435
2009 251 63 14 63 5 n/a n/a 27 423
2010 247 51 19 76 1 3 47 0 444
2011 241 52 19 81 2 3 49 0 447
2012 256 54 28 95 4 5 54 0 496
2013 257 51 29 106 4 0 46 0 493
2014 266 51 27 113 6 1 35 0 499
2015 259 47 28 118 4 1 37 0 494
2016 265 43 25 110 4 1 44 0 492
2017 256 47 26 126 3 0 35 0 493
2018 253 53 25 108 5 0 38 0 482
2019 264 50 19 115 6 0 31 0 485
2020 274 41 15 114 5 1 34 0 484
2021 242 43 11 115 4 1 33 0 449
2022 226 58 12 102 5 1 28 0 432
2023 227 59 5 107 5 1 27 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merriam Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 435 n/a n/a 55.2
2009 423 n/a n/a 56.6
2010 444 29.9 14.8 59
2011 447 27.7 16.1 57.5
2012 496 30.9 16.0 58.3
2013 493 32.7 15.0 61.1
2014 499 32.2 15.4 62.9
2015 494 32.0 15.4 60.3
2016 492 33.0 14.9 57.9
2017 493 32.0 15.4 57.6
2018 482 30.2 15.9 56
2019 485 29.9 16.2 57.3
2020 484 29.4 16.4 56
2021 449 27.4 16.3 51
2022 432 31.7 13.6 49.1
2023 431 31.9 13.5 57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Merriam Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 435 n/a n/a 55.2
2009 423 n/a n/a 56.6
2010 444 29.9 14.8 59
2011 447 27.7 16.1 57.5
2012 496 30.9 16.0 58.3
2013 493 32.7 15.0 61.1
2014 499 32.2 15.4 62.9
2015 494 32.0 15.4 60.3
2016 492 33.0 14.9 57.9
2017 493 32.0 15.4 57.6
2018 482 30.2 15.9 56
2019 485 29.9 16.2 57.3
2020 484 29.4 16.4 56
2021 449 27.4 16.3 51
2022 432 31.7 13.6 49.1
2023 431 31.9 13.5 57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Merriam Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (9.3%) $9,006 (90.7%) $9,926

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merriam Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 393rd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 312th of 660 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merriam Park Elementary)42.945.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.248.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merriam Park Elementary)44.947.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)60.761.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Merriam Park Elementary)35.743.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)57.255.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merriam Park Elementary)33.847.5
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)46.251.9
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Merriam Park Elementary)35.848.1
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.753.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Merriam Park Elementary)40.344.4
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)44.642.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Merriam Park Elementary)49.237
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Shawnee Mission Pub School)54.250.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Merriam Park Elementary)35.521
 14.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)53.551.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Merriam Park Elementary)24.220.7
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)5051.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485431
 11.1%
African American5059
 18%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian195
 73.7%
Hispanic115107
 7%
Pacific Islander01
White264227
 14%
Two or More Races3127
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%57.5%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Merriam Park Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Merriam Park Elementary.

Merriam Park Elementary ranks 272nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Merriam Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hocker Grove Middle
High : Shawnee Mission North High

Students at Merriam Park Elementary are 53% White, 25% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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