Serving 89 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel W Merritt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel W Merritt School's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Respectful. Be Safe. Be Kind.
School Rankings
Daniel W Merritt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel W Merritt School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#415 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
93%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel W Merritt School's ranking?
Daniel W Merritt School is ranked #415 out of 500 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
89 students attend Daniel W Merritt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Daniel W Merritt School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel W Merritt School?
Daniel W Merritt School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel W Merritt School part of?
Daniel W Merritt School is part of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District.
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