Merrill Middle School

Merrill Community Schools
755 W ALICE ST
MERRILL, MI 48637
127 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Merrill Middle School is a central component of the Merrill Community School District, serving the educational needs of students in Merrill, Michigan. Located on West Alice Street, the school focuses on providing a supportive middle-level learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school district emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a strong sense of community within this small-town setting.

The school operates as part of a consolidated district identity that prioritizes student engagement and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its small-district atmosphere, Merrill Middle School aims to maintain close partnerships between teachers, students, and families. For those seeking further information on specific school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.merrillschools.org.
127
Total Students
7.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    115 (90.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Merrill Community Schools
Phone: (989)643-7231
Website: http://www.merrillschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hemlock Middle School
Hemlock Public School District
335 Students
535 N MAPLE ST
HEMLOCK, MI 48626 (5.3 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th