Summary:
The city of Merrill, Michigan is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Merrill Elementary School, Merrill High School, and Merrill Middle School. These schools, part of the Merrill Community Schools district, serve a predominantly White student population with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Merrill Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math exceeding state and district averages. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Merrill High School and Merrill Middle School struggle to meet state proficiency benchmarks, particularly in Science, Social Studies, and Math, despite relatively high per-student spending and varying student-teacher ratios.
Across the district, attendance and engagement appear to be areas of concern, with high chronic absenteeism rates at the elementary and high school levels. Additionally, the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic performance challenges faced by some of the schools. Overall, the data analysis reveals a mixed picture, with Merrill Elementary School standing out as the strongest performer, while the other schools in the district face opportunities for improvement.
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