Merrill Community Schools

The Merrill Community Schools district in Michigan consists of three schools: Merrill Elementary School, Merrill High School, and Merrill Middle School. The data reveals a mixed picture, with the elementary school outperforming the district and state averages in several academic areas, while the middle and high schools struggle to meet state proficiency levels.

Merrill Elementary School stands out for its relatively high proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts and Math, as well as a significant improvement in 3rd grade ELA proficiency. However, the school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%, which is an area for improvement. In contrast, Merrill High School maintains a strong 93.7% four-year graduation rate but underperforms on state assessments, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in Science, Social Studies, and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

Merrill Middle School also struggles with relatively low proficiency rates across 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA and Math assessments compared to the state. However, the school has seen improvement in 8th grade PSAT ELA proficiency, from 47.7% in 2022-2023 to 61.4% in 2023-2024. Chronic absenteeism remains a concern across the district, with rates ranging from 20.6% at the middle school to 26.5% at the elementary school.