Merritt Elementary School in Midway, AL, closed in 2015 after serving grades K–6 with enrollment historically ranging from 99 to 223 students and student–teacher ratios around 14 to 16 to 1.
The school's overall state rank dropped from #1229 in 2010 to #895 in 2011 before closing, indicating a downward ranking trend prior to closure.
Math proficiency was consistently lower than the state average, declining to 5% in recent years compared to the state average near 30%, showing weaker performance over time.
Reading and language arts proficiency also remained far below the state average, with percentages as low as 10–20% compared to state averages around 40–47% before the school closed.
Science proficiency data indicated similarly low achievement, with school scores around 10–14% lower than the state average near 38%, reflecting ongoing academic challenges.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (10-11)
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
4%
Black
(10-11)100%
35%
White
(10-11)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Merritt Elementary School?
99 students attend Merritt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Merritt Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Merritt Elementary School offer ?
Merritt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Merritt Elementary School part of?
Merritt Elementary School is part of Bullock County School District.
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