About This School
Merrick Educational Center is located in Coral Gables, FL and is one of 506 schools in Dade School District. It is a sp-ed school that serves 393 students in grades PK, K-12.
Special Education schools are public schools that provide special services for children with disabilities (special physical, mental, or learning needs). Many special education schools also provide vocational training, adapted physical education, and assistive technology for their students.
Merrick Educational Center did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Merrick Educational Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Merrick Educational Center had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Merrick Educational Center's students and teachers. more
Special Education schools are public schools that provide special services for children with disabilities (special physical, mental, or learning needs). Many special education schools also provide vocational training, adapted physical education, and assistive technology for their students.
Merrick Educational Center did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Merrick Educational Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Merrick Educational Center had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Merrick Educational Center's students and teachers. more
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Dade District Spending
$9,933Per Pupil
The Dade spends $9,933 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dade District
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables Elementary School 0.2 miles |  |
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| International Studies Charter High School 0.6 miles | |
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| Jose Marti School #2 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Lincoln-Marti School 0.8 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: FL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Sp-Ed School
- Grades PK, K-12
- Dade School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Merrick Educational Center39 Zamora Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 460-2909
merrick.dadeschools....
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Test Scores
About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 393
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Merrick Educational Center had 48% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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7:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Merrick Educational Center had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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