Merrill Elementary School (2025-26 Ranking)

687 Pleasant Street
Raynham, MA 02767

Merrill Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-1.

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 345 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Merrill Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Merrill Elementary School
Kind	158
1	187

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Total Students

345 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School
2023	352
2022	326
2021	299
2020	335
2019	335
2018	324
2017	324
2016	296
2015	296
2014	326
2013	297
2012	300
2011	339
2010	347
2009	395
2008	420
2007	410
2006	420
2005	484

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School
2023	20
2022	20
2021	21
2020	19
2019	19
2018	20
2017	20
2016	21
2015	18
2014	16
2013	15
2012	16
2011	16
2010	16
2009	19
2008	15
2007	19
2006	20
2005	20

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School Rankings

The of Merrill Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	18:1	12:1	16:1
2022	16:1	12:1	17:1
2021	14:1	12:1	17:1
2020	18:1	13:1	17:1
2019	18:1	13:1	17:1
2018	16:1	13:1	17:1
2017	16:1	13:1	17:1
2016	14:1	13:1	17:1
2015	16:1	13:1	17:1
2014	20:1	14:1	17:1
2013	20:1	14:1	17:1
2012	19:1	14:1	18:1
2011	21:1	14:1	19:1
2010	21:1	14:1	20:1
2009	21:1	14:1	18:1
2008	28:1	14:1	20:1
2007	22:1	13:1	17:1
2006	21:1	13:1	17:1
2005	24:1	14:1	21:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	4%	7%	2%
2022	3%	7%	3%
2021	3%	7%	3%
2020	2%	7%	3%
2019	2%	7%	3%
2018	3%	8%	2%
2017	3%	8%	2%
2016	2%	6%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2014	2%	6%	1%
2013	2%	6%	1%
2012	2%	6%	1%
2011	1%	7%	1%
2010	2%	6%	2%
2009	2%	6%	2%
2008	4%	6%	2%
2007	3%	6%	2%

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Hispanic

25%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	8%	24%	5%
2022	6%	23%	4%
2021	4%	22%	3%
2020	2%	21%	1%
2019	2%	21%	1%
2016	1%	19%	2%
2015	2%	18%	2%
2014	2%	17%	3%
2013	2%	16%	3%
2012	3%	16%	2%
2011	3%	15%	2%
2010	3%	15%	2%
2009	3%	14%	2%
2008	4%	15%	3%
2007	3%	14%	3%

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Black

10%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	7%	10%	10%
2022	9%	10%	8%
2021	9%	10%	7%
2020	5%	9%	5%
2019	5%	9%	5%
2018	6%	9%	4%
2017	6%	9%	4%
2016	5%	9%	4%
2015	4%	9%	4%
2014	2%	9%	3%
2013	1%	9%	3%
2012	3%	8%	3%
2011	2%	8%	3%
2010	1%	8%	3%
2009	1%	8%	3%
2008	2%	8%	3%
2007	4%	8%	3%
2006	3%	8%	3%
2005	1%	9%	3%

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White

71%

53%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	74%	54%	78%
2022	76%	56%	81%
2021	77%	57%	83%
2020	88%	59%	87%
2019	88%	59%	87%
2018	90%	61%	89%
2017	90%	61%	89%
2016	91%	63%	89%
2015	91%	64%	90%
2014	91%	65%	89%
2013	92%	66%	90%
2012	90%	67%	91%
2011	91%	68%	91%
2010	90%	69%	91%
2009	90%	70%	91%
2008	90%	71%	92%
2007	90%	72%	92%
2006	95%	73%	93%
2005	96%	74%	94%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	7%	5%	5%
2022	6%	4%	4%
2021	7%	4%	4%
2020	3%	4%	4%
2019	3%	4%	4%
2018	1%	3%	3%
2017	1%	3%	3%
2016	1%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	3%
2014	3%	3%	4%
2013	2%	3%	3%
2012	2%	3%	3%
2011	3%	2%	3%
2010	3%	2%	2%
2009	3%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.48

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	0.44	0.64	0.38
2022	0.41	0.62	0.34
2021	0.40	0.62	0.31
2020	0.22	0.60	0.23
2019	0.22	0.60	0.23
2018	0.19	0.58	0.21
2017	0.19	0.58	0.21
2016	0.17	0.56	0.20
2015	0.17	0.55	0.19
2014	0.17	0.54	0.20
2013	0.15	0.53	0.19
2012	0.19	0.52	0.18
2011	0.18	0.51	0.17
2010	0.19	0.50	0.17
2009	0.19	0.51	0.17
2008	0.21	0.47	0.16
2007	0.21	0.46	0.15
2006	0.10	0.45	0.13
2005	0.08	0.43	0.10

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

18%

35%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	18%	35%	16%
2022	19%	35%	16%
2021	21%	36%	16%
2020	19%	35%	16%
2019	19%	35%	16%
2015	20%	36%	16%
2014	16%	34%	15%
2013	14%	32%	15%
2012	11%	30%	13%
2011	10%	29%	12%
2010	8%	27%	10%
2009	3%	25%	7%
2008	4%	24%	7%
2007	3%	23%	7%
2006	3%	23%	6%
2005	2%	23%	6%
2004	3%	22%	5%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Merrill Elementary School	Massachusetts	Bridgewater-Raynham School District
2023	2%	4%	3%
2022	2%	4%	3%
2021	2%	4%	3%
2020	2%	4%	3%
2019	2%	4%	3%
2015	2%	4%	3%
2014	3%	5%	4%
2013	4%	5%	4%
2012	5%	5%	4%
2011	4%	5%	4%
2010	3%	6%	4%
2007	2%	5%	2%
2006	2%	5%	2%
2005	1%	5%	2%
2004	1%	5%	2%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bridgewater-Raynham School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Merrill Elementary School often compared to?

Merrill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laliberte Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?

345 students attend Merrill Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Merrill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Merrill Elementary School?

Merrill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Merrill Elementary School offer ?

Merrill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Merrill Elementary School part of?

Merrill Elementary School is part of Bridgewater-Raynham School District.

In what neighborhood is Merrill Elementary School located?

Merrill Elementary School is located in the Raynham Center neighborhood of Raynham, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Raynham Center.

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