Serving 493 students in grades 7-12, Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merit College Preparatory Academy is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merit College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Merit College Preparatory Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Merit College Preparatory Academy?
493 students attend Merit College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Merit College Preparatory Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merit College Preparatory Academy?
Merit College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Merit College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Merit College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Merit College Preparatory Academy part of?
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