Merrill High School

Summary:

Merrill High School is a public high school located in Merrill, Michigan, serving 185 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Merrill Community Schools district, which is ranked 414 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merrill High School has several key characteristics that differentiate it from nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.19%) compared to the state average, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Merrill High School's graduation rates have been fluctuating, ranging from 66.6% to 93.7%, and its dropout rates have also been inconsistent, ranging from 2.0% to 7.6%. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.0% to 26.3%, and its test scores are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 17.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 30% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Swan Valley High School, St Louis High School, and Hemlock High School, Merrill High School consistently ranks lower, has lower academic performance, and serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 555 W Alice St
       Merrill, MI  48637-8757


(989) 643-7231

District: Merrill Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
624th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,347 Help


Feeder schools for Merrill High School:

Elementary:    Merrill Elementary School
Middle:    Merrill Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Merrill High School ranks worse than 84% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Merrill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merrill High School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merrill High School is $13,347.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merrill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrill High School 624th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Merrill High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Merrill Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrill Community Schools 414th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merrill High School

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Rank History for all students at Merrill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.90 481st 705 31.8%
2007 61.94 350th 767 54.4%
2008 50.98 455th 750 39.3%
2009 60.64 376th 754 50.1%
2010 70.02 285th 765 62.7%
2011 65.14 344th 784 56.1%
2012 57.70 365th 773 52.8%
2013 29.71 556th 805 30.9%
2014 51.55 421st 799 47.3%
2015 56.75 373rd 832 55.2%
2016 41.74 472nd 852 44.6%
2017 43.17 438th 835 47.5%
2018 30.19 550th 824 33.3%
2019 15.51 563rd 666 15.5%
2021 19.34 485th 561 13.5%
2022 30.58 423rd 531 20.3%
2023 30.02 520th 735 29.3%
2024 15.72 624th 743 16.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merrill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.85 524th 755 30.6%
2021 27.61 328th 417 21.3%
2023 37.57 387th 614 37.0%
2024 22.31 531st 654 18.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Merrill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 522nd 710 26.5%
2019 40.75 341st 554 38.4%
2021 28.70 352nd 462 23.8%
2022 24.16 368th 416 11.5%
2023 9.20 561st 611 8.2%
2024 12.51 547th 619 11.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Merrill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.71 516th 707 27.0%
2023 43.82 345th 611 43.5%
2024 12.02 570th 633 10.0%
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Rank History for White students at Merrill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.69 556th 708 21.5%
2019 8.49 541st 582 7.0%
2021 14.43 472nd 516 8.5%
2022 24.82 406th 492 17.5%
2023 24.50 501st 647 22.6%
2024 4.89 615th 638 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Merrill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 347 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a -26 326
1989 334 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a -19 326
1990 304 0 2 10 1 n/a n/a -25 292
1991 302 0 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 327 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 295 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1994 301 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 322 2 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1996 322 2 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1997 315 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 319 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 314 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 310 0 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 322
2001 310 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 269 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 269 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 266 2 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2005 258 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 269
2006 261 1 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 275
2007 275 1 2 7 1 n/a n/a 2 288
2008 279 1 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 294
2009 258 1 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 270
2010 253 1 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2011 239 2 3 11 0 0 1 0 256
2012 210 0 1 12 1 0 1 0 225
2013 229 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 246
2014 211 2 0 18 1 0 4 0 236
2015 204 0 0 14 0 0 4 0 222
2016 174 0 0 14 1 0 3 0 192
2017 191 1 0 9 2 1 4 0 208
2018 191 1 1 14 2 0 5 0 214
2019 178 1 0 14 2 0 5 0 200
2020 192 0 1 12 2 0 5 0 212
2021 201 0 0 13 1 0 8 0 223
2022 184 0 0 11 1 0 6 0 202
2023 165 0 1 14 1 0 4 0 185
2024 159 0 0 13 0 0 5 0 177

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 Merrill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 n/a n/a n/a
1989 326 n/a n/a 34.4
1990 292 17.0 17.1 31.5
1991 316 n/a n/a n/a
1992 333 n/a n/a n/a
1993 309 n/a 0.0 0
1994 311 14.8 21.0 27.3
1995 337 15.2 22.2 28.2
1996 337 15.2 22.2 28.2
1997 330 16.0 20.6 28.8
1998 328 17.0 19.3 27.1
1999 321 18.0 17.8 28.7
2000 322 16.8 19.2 37.6
2001 318 17.5 18.2 40.6
2002 277 18.0 15.4 56.7
2003 277 18.0 15.4 56.7
2004 276 17.0 16.2 59.4
2005 269 18.0 14.9 64.3
2006 275 17.5 15.7 61.5
2007 288 12.0 24.0 27.3
2008 294 14.5 20.3 24.1
2009 270 14.7 18.4 28.5
2010 262 15.2 17.2 35.9
2011 256 11.4 22.4 34.4
2012 225 11.6 19.3 39.1
2013 246 10.4 23.6 37
2014 236 9.7 24.2 51.3
2015 222 11.0 20.1 44.6
2016 192 9.0 21.3 40.6
2017 208 9.0 22.9 28.4
2018 214 10.1 21.0 35.5
2019 200 9.1 21.9 46
2020 212 8.2 25.6 42
2021 223 9.5 23.3 54.7
2022 202 8.4 23.8 54.5
2023 185 9.5 19.3 45.4
2024 177 9.9 17.8 54.2

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 Merrill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 n/a n/a n/a
1989 326 n/a n/a 34.4
1990 292 17.0 17.1 31.5
1991 316 n/a n/a n/a
1992 333 n/a n/a n/a
1993 309 n/a 0.0 0
1994 311 14.8 21.0 27.3
1995 337 15.2 22.2 28.2
1996 337 15.2 22.2 28.2
1997 330 16.0 20.6 28.8
1998 328 17.0 19.3 27.1
1999 321 18.0 17.8 28.7
2000 322 16.8 19.2 37.6
2001 318 17.5 18.2 40.6
2002 277 18.0 15.4 56.7
2003 277 18.0 15.4 56.7
2004 276 17.0 16.2 59.4
2005 269 18.0 14.9 64.3
2006 275 17.5 15.7 61.5
2007 288 12.0 24.0 27.3
2008 294 14.5 20.3 24.1
2009 270 14.7 18.4 28.5
2010 262 15.2 17.2 35.9
2011 256 11.4 22.4 34.4
2012 225 11.6 19.3 39.1
2013 246 10.4 23.6 37
2014 236 9.7 24.2 51.3
2015 222 11.0 20.1 44.6
2016 192 9.0 21.3 40.6
2017 208 9.0 22.9 28.4
2018 214 10.1 21.0 35.5
2019 200 9.1 21.9 46
2020 212 8.2 25.6 42
2021 223 9.5 23.3 54.7
2022 202 8.4 23.8 54.5
2023 185 9.5 19.3 45.4
2024 177 9.9 17.8 54.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Merrill High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,087 (12.9%) $7,372 (87.1%) $8,459
2020 $1,156 (12.5%) $8,072 (87.5%) $9,228
2021 $1,754 (18.5%) $7,703 (81.5%) $9,457
2022 $1,660 (14.9%) $9,517 (85.2%) $11,176
2023 $1,852 (13.9%) $11,495 (86.1%) $13,347

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Merrill High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 563rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 520th of 735 High schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Merrill High School)17.829.8
 12%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Merrill Community Schools)17.829.8
 12%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Merrill High School)42.234
 8.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Merrill Community Schools)42.234
 8.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Merrill High School)13.319.1
 5.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Merrill Community Schools)13.319.1
 5.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students200185
 7.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic1414
Pacific Islander00
White178165
 7.3%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%45.4%
 0.6%


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Merrill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Merrill Elementary School
Middle : Merrill Middle School

Merrill High School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Michigan high schools.

Students at Merrill High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Merrill High School.


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

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