Merrill Hill Alternative School serves 22 students in grades 7-10.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merrill Hill Alternative School?
22 students attend Merrill Hill Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Merrill Hill Alternative School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merrill Hill Alternative School?
Merrill Hill Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Merrill Hill Alternative School offer ?
Merrill Hill Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Merrill Hill Alternative School part of?
Merrill Hill Alternative School is part of Auburn Public Schools.
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