Merrimack Elementary School serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)37%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)62%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
69%
22%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Merrimack Elementary School?
431 students attend Merrimack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Merrimack Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrimack Elementary School?
Merrimack Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Merrimack Elementary School offer ?
Merrimack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Merrimack Elementary School part of?
Merrimack Elementary School is part of Hampton City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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