Merdian Acad-lakewood serves 34 students inquire with school.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
34%
Black
50%
15%
White
47%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merdian Acad-lakewood?
34 students attend Merdian Acad-lakewood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Merdian Acad-lakewood students are Black, 47% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Merdian Acad-lakewood part of?
Merdian Acad-lakewood is part of Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission School Distri School District.
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