How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Merrill Community Schools | The Dearborn Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Merrill, Michigan | Dearborn, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 522 | 515 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Merrill Community Schools | The Dearborn Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,333 | $18,250 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.7% | 38.1% |
| State Revenue | 53.5% | 58.9% |
| Local Revenue | 29.9% | 3.1% |
Merrill Community Schools
Federal State Local
The Dearborn Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Merrill Community Schools | The Dearborn Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 50.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% | 41.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.1% | 90.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Merrill Community Schools | The Dearborn Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 162:1 | 482:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.1% | 36.5% |
School Types
Merrill Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
The Dearborn Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.