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Merrill Elementary School vs. Montmorency Ccsd #145

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School Overview

School
Merrill Elementary School
600 4th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Montmorency Ccsd #145
9415 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades 3-5, Merrill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Montmorency Ccsd #145 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-8
Total Students
239 students
213 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merrill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montmorency Ccsd #145 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merrill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montmorency Ccsd #145.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merrill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montmorency Ccsd #145 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montmorency Ccsd #145 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2046 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1314 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Merrill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montmorency Ccsd #145, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
30-34%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merrill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montmorency Ccsd #145 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merrill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montmorency Ccsd #145 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Merrill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Montmorency Ccsd #145 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
-
30
Grade 1 Students
-
18
Grade 2 Students
-
29
Grade 3 Students
67
19
Grade 4 Students
91
30
Grade 5 Students
81
21
Grade 6 Students
-
16
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Merrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
30%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Merrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montmorency Ccsd #145, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Merrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montmorency Ccsd #145, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
65%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Merrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montmorency Ccsd #145, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Merrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montmorency Ccsd #145, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Merrill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montmorency Ccsd #145, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Merrill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montmorency Ccsd #145, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
3%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Merrill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rock Falls Education Service District 13 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montmorency Ccsd #145, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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