Merrick-Moore Elementary

Summary:

Merrick-Moore Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of North Carolina elementary schools.

Merrick-Moore Elementary's student performance on state assessments, such as the End-of-Grade (EOG) tests, has been significantly below the state and Durham Public Schools district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranged from 39.8% (4th grade) to 71.7% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 56.6% to 62.7%. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rates ranged from 35.2% (4th grade) to 40.2% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 48.7% to 52.8%. However, the school has shown some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, particularly African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Durham Public Schools district, such as Oak Grove Elementary, Club Boulevard Elementary, and Burton Elementary, Merrick-Moore Elementary generally performs worse on state assessments and has a lower overall ranking. Additionally, some nearby charter schools, like Maureen Joy Charter School, have shown better performance than Merrick-Moore Elementary, while others, like KIPP Durham College Preparatory, have performed significantly worse.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2325 Cheek Road
       Durham, NC  27704-5203


(919) 560-3952

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
960th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,272 Help


Students who attend Merrick-Moore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Neal Middle
High:    Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.3%
African American:
39.1%
White:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Merrick-Moore Elementary ranks worse than 63.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.3%), African American (39.1%), White (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merrick-Moore Elementary is 11.3, which is the 10th best among 30 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merrick-Moore Elementary is $13,272, which is the 10th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merrick-Moore Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrick-Moore Elementary 960th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Merrick-Moore Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 163rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merrick-Moore Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.34 1077th 1276 15.6%
2007 15.24 1177th 1293 9.0%
2008 13.77 1204th 1324 9.1%
2009 4.81 1321st 1354 2.4%
2010 13.02 1249th 1363 8.4%
2011 6.61 1343rd 1381 2.8%
2012 5.48 1352nd 1388 2.6%
2013 8.69 1342nd 1403 4.3%
2014 5.24 1348th 1390 3.0%
2015 2.57 1431st 1440 0.6%
2016 2.58 1410th 1425 1.1%
2017 4.50 1391st 1429 2.7%
2018 7.81 1367th 1434 4.7%
2019 9.30 1391st 1473 5.6%
2021 11.66 1368th 1489 8.1%
2022 22.27 1221st 1514 19.4%
2023 40.16 927th 1502 38.3%
2024 38.67 960th 1505 36.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.45 282nd 421 33.0%
2019 35.77 343rd 497 31.0%
2022 39.60 289th 485 40.4%
2023 44.87 254th 514 50.6%
2024 43.80 267th 533 49.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.23 508th 801 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.66 1236th 1332 7.2%
2019 17.96 1238th 1361 9.0%
2021 16.29 1218th 1329 8.4%
2022 41.63 811th 1366 40.6%
2023 51.77 673rd 1437 53.2%
2024 53.40 631st 1450 56.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.00 1383rd 1405 1.6%
2019 8.96 1363rd 1424 4.3%
2021 20.20 1187th 1440 17.6%
2022 24.40 1176th 1458 19.3%
2023 38.68 906th 1459 37.9%
2024 47.25 760th 1455 47.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.00 481st 897 46.4%
2019 35.42 593rd 878 32.5%
2022 33.08 422nd 634 33.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.04 547th 612 10.6%
2023 67.99 102nd 582 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.40 1262nd 1413 10.7%
2019 11.88 1327th 1430 7.2%
2021 8.79 1386th 1444 4.0%
2022 21.50 1201st 1464 18.0%
2023 41.83 888th 1461 39.2%
2024 31.62 1048th 1464 28.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.18 871st 927 6.0%
2019 21.72 844th 949 11.1%
2021 48.79 371st 896 58.6%
2022 67.23 214th 927 76.9%
2023 75.56 145th 933 84.5%
2024 68.05 210th 924 77.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Merrick-Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.69 632nd 851 25.7%
2019 26.29 725th 865 16.2%
2021 17.63 781st 843 7.4%
2022 24.09 771st 893 13.7%
2023 47.34 476th 915 48.0%
2024 54.14 402nd 951 57.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Merrick-Moore Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 402 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1989 265 428 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1990 254 278 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 258 315 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1992 250 339 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 225 354 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1994 229 371 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1995 186 384 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1996 186 384 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1997 163 430 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 149 440 1 32 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1999 129 401 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 109 390 3 45 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 99 407 2 71 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 68 416 2 105 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2003 68 416 2 105 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2004 58 406 6 102 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 55 368 1 119 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2006 39 367 3 129 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2007 36 336 2 186 0 n/a n/a 22 582
2008 32 403 7 256 0 n/a n/a 34 732
2009 29 427 7 260 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2010 15 370 4 287 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2011 28 350 5 314 1 0 8 0 706
2012 21 337 3 306 2 0 6 0 675
2013 24 364 3 303 0 0 11 0 705
2014 28 354 4 306 2 0 12 0 706
2015 32 336 2 327 1 0 6 0 704
2016 27 360 2 296 1 0 7 0 693
2017 35 306 3 258 1 0 4 0 607
2018 26 301 4 271 0 0 4 0 606
2019 24 288 3 298 1 0 7 0 621
2020 20 265 6 308 0 0 13 0 612
2021 19 218 5 284 1 0 17 0 544
2022 17 208 6 292 0 0 16 0 539
2023 24 211 5 277 0 0 23 0 540

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 Merrick-Moore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 41.0 16.4 38.5
1989 700 44.0 15.9 46.4
1990 538 42.0 12.8 62.8
1991 581 44.0 13.2 58.2
1992 596 44.0 13.5 27.2
1993 587 41.0 14.3 40.7
1994 609 40.0 15.2 39.9
1995 587 40.0 14.7 48.9
1996 587 40.0 14.7 48.9
1997 610 40.0 15.3 46.4
1998 623 44.0 14.2 42.2
1999 564 44.0 12.8 62.4
2000 548 44.0 12.5 61.3
2001 579 44.0 13.2 52.2
2002 592 45.0 13.2 0
2003 592 45.0 13.2 0
2004 573 45.0 12.7 67.7
2005 544 45.0 12.1 71.5
2006 539 45.0 12.0 72.7
2007 582 n/a n/a 53.2
2008 732 49.4 14.8 88.1
2009 724 56.5 12.8 80.1
2010 676 50.3 13.4 78.4
2011 706 47.5 14.8 86.7
2012 675 44.8 15.0 87.3
2013 705 45.0 15.6 90.4
2014 706 50.3 14.0 88.1
2015 704 46.0 15.3 99.9
2016 693 41.0 16.9 97.3
2017 607 47.6 12.7 99.5
2018 606 46.5 13.0 99.5
2019 621 50.7 12.2 96.9
2020 612 48.9 12.4 99.5
2021 544 50.1 10.8 99.4
2022 539 47.0 11.4 99.4
2023 540 47.6 11.3 99.4

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 Merrick-Moore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 41.0 16.4 38.5
1989 700 44.0 15.9 46.4
1990 538 42.0 12.8 62.8
1991 581 44.0 13.2 58.2
1992 596 44.0 13.5 27.2
1993 587 41.0 14.3 40.7
1994 609 40.0 15.2 39.9
1995 587 40.0 14.7 48.9
1996 587 40.0 14.7 48.9
1997 610 40.0 15.3 46.4
1998 623 44.0 14.2 42.2
1999 564 44.0 12.8 62.4
2000 548 44.0 12.5 61.3
2001 579 44.0 13.2 52.2
2002 592 45.0 13.2 0
2003 592 45.0 13.2 0
2004 573 45.0 12.7 67.7
2005 544 45.0 12.1 71.5
2006 539 45.0 12.0 72.7
2007 582 n/a n/a 53.2
2008 732 49.4 14.8 88.1
2009 724 56.5 12.8 80.1
2010 676 50.3 13.4 78.4
2011 706 47.5 14.8 86.7
2012 675 44.8 15.0 87.3
2013 705 45.0 15.6 90.4
2014 706 50.3 14.0 88.1
2015 704 46.0 15.3 99.9
2016 693 41.0 16.9 97.3
2017 607 47.6 12.7 99.5
2018 606 46.5 13.0 99.5
2019 621 50.7 12.2 96.9
2020 612 48.9 12.4 99.5
2021 544 50.1 10.8 99.4
2022 539 47.0 11.4 99.4
2023 540 47.6 11.3 99.4

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 Merrick-Moore Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,313 (25.0%) $9,959 (75.0%) $13,272

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merrick-Moore Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1391st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 927th of 1502 Elementary schools
 32.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merrick-Moore Elementary)50.551.1
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)5256.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Merrick-Moore Elementary)29.723.9
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.739.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merrick-Moore Elementary)29.851.2
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)47.151.1
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Merrick-Moore Elementary)30.645.1
 14.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)48.549.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Merrick-Moore Elementary)36.961.9
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)46.651.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Merrick-Moore Elementary)23.339.8
 16.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.643.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Merrick-Moore Elementary)48.567.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Durham Public Schools)68.865.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students621540
 13%
African American288211
 26.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic298277
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White2424
Two or More Races723
 228.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.9%99.4%
 2.5%


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Merrick-Moore Elementary ranks 960th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Merrick-Moore Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 39% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Merrick-Moore Elementary.

Students who attend Merrick-Moore Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Neal Middle
High : Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi


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