Best Schools in Merritt, MO
Merritt, MO has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,607 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Merritt meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merritt, MO
The top high schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ava High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
2. Bradleyville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merritt, MO
The top middle schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ava Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merritt, MO
The top elementary schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students
2. Ava Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 544 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merritt, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merritt, MO has a total population of 187 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merritt, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merritt, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merritt, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merritt, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Merritt, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merritt, MO
How many schools are in Merritt, MO?
Merritt, MO has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,607 students in total.
How do schools in Merritt perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Merritt score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Merritt meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merritt?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations