Overview
MERRITT CREEK ACADEMY is a public other serving grades 0–12 in DULUTH, Minnesota. The school enrolls 86 students. It is part of the DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictDULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27137
CityDULUTH
ZIP55807
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID271104001562
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment86
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %84%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)