A+
Excellent
95/100

Merritt Academy

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 59900 HAVENRIDGE RD, New Haven, MI 48048
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 63% · Math 56% proficient · 84th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
561
Students
enrolled
9.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%84/100reading 78th percentile, math 91st percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +24 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+17 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency56% (+20 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+22 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +3 pts, math +16 pts77th percentile (list)
Black55%35%reading +28 pts, math +22 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income57%47%reading +20 pts, math +26 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 59900 HAVENRIDGE RD
City New Haven
ZIP Code 48048
District 2600281
NCES School ID 260028101598
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48048

Understanding the community around Merritt Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,473
Per Capita Income $27,838
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $169,700
Median Rent $1,176
Owner-Occupied 80.4%
Renter-Occupied 19.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Merritt Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.3%
Black 8.9%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 561
Teachers (FTE) 58.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Merritt Academy?
Merritt Academy has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Merritt Academy?
Merritt Academy has 561 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1.
What grades does Merritt Academy serve?
Merritt Academy serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Merritt Academy receive per student?
Merritt Academy receives $16,409 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Merritt Academy in 48048 ▼
Avg Home Value
$298,500
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,413
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
19.6%

Other Schools in 48048

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026