Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Daniel W Merritt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 88 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Daniel W Merritt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel W Merritt School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Daniel W Merritt School is ranked #443 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Daniel W Merritt School often compared to?
Daniel W Merritt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Daniel W Merritt School?
88 students attend Daniel W Merritt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Daniel W Merritt School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel W Merritt School?
Daniel W Merritt School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Daniel W Merritt School offer ?
Daniel W Merritt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Daniel W Merritt School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 88 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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