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Merritt Academy vs. Algonquin Middle School

Should you attend Merritt Academy or Algonquin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Merritt Academy
59900 Havenridge Rd
New Haven, MI 48048
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Algonquin Middle School
19150 Briarwood Ln
Clinton Township, MI 48036
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 561 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Algonquin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-8
Total Students
561 students
516 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merritt Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Algonquin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merritt Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Algonquin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merritt Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Algonquin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Merritt Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chippewa Valley Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1019 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2020 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Merritt Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Algonquin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in MI)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merritt Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Algonquin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chippewa Valley Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merritt Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Algonquin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chippewa Valley Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merritt Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Algonquin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chippewa Valley Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 50% in MI)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Merritt Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Merritt Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Algonquin Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
44
-
Grade 1 Students
50
-
Grade 2 Students
47
-
Grade 3 Students
47
-
Grade 4 Students
39
-
Grade 5 Students
41
-
Grade 6 Students
48
188
Grade 7 Students
41
170
Grade 8 Students
44
158
Grade 9 Students
47
-
Grade 10 Students
47
-
Grade 11 Students
34
-
Grade 12 Students
32
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Algonquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chippewa Valley Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Algonquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chippewa Valley Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Algonquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chippewa Valley Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Algonquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chippewa Valley Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
81%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Algonquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chippewa Valley Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Merritt Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Merritt Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Algonquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chippewa Valley Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.33
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Merritt Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Algonquin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chippewa Valley Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Merritt Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Algonquin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chippewa Valley Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Merritt Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Merritt Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Algonquin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chippewa Valley Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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