Livingston Classical Academy vs. Merritt Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Livingston Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Merritt Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Livingston Classical Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 549 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Total Students
288 students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
57 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1019 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
21
33
Grade 1 Students
23
36
Grade 2 Students
31
51
Grade 3 Students
37
42
Grade 4 Students
23
43
Grade 5 Students
34
40
Grade 6 Students
29
47
Grade 7 Students
29
45
Grade 8 Students
22
39
Grade 9 Students
11
51
Grade 10 Students
10
45
Grade 11 Students
8
44
Grade 12 Students
10
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
85%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%