Merritt Academy vs Middle School East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merritt Academy
New Haven · Charter other · Grades PK–12
549 students
Middle School East
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
| Measure | Merritt Academy New Haven, Michigan | Middle School East Chesterfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #245 of 485 |
| National rank | – | #8532 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 549 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 35% |
| city | New Haven | Chesterfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 35%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Middle School East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 43.7%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 20.9).
- •Middle School East is the larger school with 626 students compared with 549.
- •Merritt Academy is a charter school while Middle School East is a public 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 Merritt Academy better than Middle School East?
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 Merritt Academy and Middle School East?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Chesterfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Academy: 549. Middle School East: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Academy and Middle School East rank in Michigan?
Merritt Academy is unranked and Middle School East is 245th of 485 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).