D−
Merrick-Moore Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2325 Cheek Road, Durham, NC 27704 · (919) 560-3952 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
445
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Merrick-Moore Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 18.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts14%
State average 47.2%
Location
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2325 Cheek Road, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K5
Kindergarten64
Grade 163
Grade 261
Grade 376
Grade 484
Grade 592
Enrollment over time
544’20
539’21
540’22
535’23
445’24
Down 18.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 52%Black 39%White 4%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.