Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merritt Creek Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merritt Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Merritt Creek Academy's student population of 75 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Merritt Creek Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merritt Creek Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1668 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
80%
60%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merritt Creek Academy's ranking?
Merritt Creek Academy is ranked #1668 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merritt Creek Academy?
The graduation rate of Merritt Creek Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Merritt Creek Academy?
75 students attend Merritt Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Merritt Creek Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merritt Creek Academy?
Merritt Creek Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Merritt Creek Academy offer ?
Merritt Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merritt Creek Academy part of?
Merritt Creek Academy is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Merritt Creek Academy located?
Merritt Creek Academy is located in the Denfeld neighborhood of Duluth, MN.
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