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Will L Lee School vs. Merritt Academy

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School Overview

School
Will L Lee School
68399 S Forest Ave
Richmond, MI 48062
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Merritt Academy
59900 Havenridge Rd
New Haven, MI 48048
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Will L Lee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Will L Lee School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Merritt Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-12
Total Students
467 students
561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Will L Lee School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merritt Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Will L Lee School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merritt Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Will L Lee School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merritt Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Will L Lee School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond Community Schools and the state of Michigan, 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 Merritt Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Merritt Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#229 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
#1019 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Will L Lee 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 Merritt Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)
40%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Will L Lee School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond Community Schools and Michigan 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 Merritt Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Will L Lee School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond Community Schools and Michigan 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 Merritt Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merritt Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥80%
(Top 50% in MI)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Merritt Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Will L Lee School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Merritt Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
118
44
Grade 1 Students
105
50
Grade 2 Students
127
47
Grade 3 Students
117
47
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
41
Grade 8 Students
-
44
Grade 9 Students
-
47
Grade 10 Students
-
47
Grade 11 Students
-
34
Grade 12 Students
-
32

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Will L Lee School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Richmond Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Will L Lee School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond Community Schools and in Michigan, 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 Asian at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Will L Lee School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond Community Schools and in Michigan, 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 Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Will L Lee School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
90%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Will L Lee School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond Community Schools and in Michigan, 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 Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Will L Lee School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond Community Schools and in Michigan, 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 Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Will L Lee School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond Community Schools and Michigan, 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 Merritt Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Will L Lee School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond Community Schools and Michigan, 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 Merritt Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Will L Lee School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond Community Schools and Michigan, 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 Merritt Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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