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Merritt Creek Academy
PublicOtherGrades K–12Alternative Education School
4000 W 9th St, Duluth, MN 55807 · (218) 625-2689 · Part of Duluth Public School District
Students
75
Students per teacher
6:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
City
Grades
K–12
What stands out about Merritt Creek Academy
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 39 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts below the state
- Small classes: 6:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 52.5%
Location
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4000 W 9th St, Duluth
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten2
Grade 13
Grade 26
Grade 38
Grade 410
Grade 53
Grade 67
Grade 77
Grade 86
Grade 98
Grade 1013
Grade 112
Enrollment over time
81’20
78’21
78’22
86’23
75’24
Down 7.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Two or more races 8%Black 7%American Indian/Alaska Native 4%Hispanic 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.