How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Forest Area Community Schools | Merrill Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fife Lake, Michigan | Merrill, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 515 | 522 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Forest Area Community Schools | Merrill Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,200 | $15,333 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| State Revenue | 56.4% | 53.5% |
| Local Revenue | 24.2% | 29.9% |
Forest Area Community Schools
Federal State Local
Merrill Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Forest Area Community Schools | Merrill Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.6% | 94.6% |
| African American | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.9% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.9% | 46.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Forest Area Community Schools | Merrill Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 134.3:1 | 162:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.4% | 25.1% |
School Types
Forest Area Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Merrill Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.