Francis A Higgins Elem School vs Merritt Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis A Higgins Elem School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Merritt Academy
New Haven · Charter other · Grades PK–12
549 students
| Measure | Francis A Higgins Elem School Chesterfield, Michigan | Merritt Academy New Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #705 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #25301 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 425 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| city | Chesterfield | New Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Francis A Higgins Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 43.7%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.7).
- •Merritt Academy is the larger school with 549 students compared with 425.
- •Francis A Higgins Elem School is a public school while Merritt Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Francis A Higgins Elem School better than Merritt Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Francis A Higgins Elem School and Merritt Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and New Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis A Higgins Elem School: 425. Merritt Academy: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis A Higgins Elem School and Merritt Academy rank in Michigan?
Francis A Higgins Elem School is 705th of 1,581 and Merritt Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).