Merrydale Elementary School
Baton Rouge, LA · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Merrydale Elementary School is a elementary school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school serves 274 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 38/100 (D), Merrydale Elementary School performs below the state average for Louisiana. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Other Schools in East Baton Rouge Parish
DataScore: C (62/100) · Baton Rouge, LA
DataScore: C (58/100) · Baton Rouge, LA
DataScore: C (53/100) · Baton Rouge, LA
DataScore: D (45/100) · Baton Rouge, LA
Frequently Asked Questions
Merrydale Elementary School has a DataScore of 38/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Merrydale Elementary School has 274 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
Merrydale Elementary School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Merrydale Elementary School is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.