How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Merrill Park Elementary School | Thompson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SAGINAW, MI | SAGINAW, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 267 | 585 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.3% | 89.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Merrill Park Elementary School | Thompson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,488 | $19,488 |
| District | Saginaw School District of the City of | Saginaw School District of the City of |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Merrill Park Elementary School | Thompson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.9% | 20.0% |
| African American | 47.9% | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 12.4% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Merrill Park Elementary School | Thompson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 585:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 98.1% | 65.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 112 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.