- Handley School reported a higher gifted & talented than Merrill Park Elementary School (283 vs. 1).
- Merrill Park Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Handley School (218 vs. 84).
- Merrill Park Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Handley School (77 vs. 36).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Merrill Park Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Handley School (218 vs. 84).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Handley School reported a higher gifted & talented than Merrill Park Elementary School (283 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Merrill Park Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Handley School (77 vs. 36).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Handley School
$17,313.09
Merrill Park Elementary School
$17,313.09
Local revenue share
Handley School
22.3%
Merrill Park Elementary School
22.3%
State revenue share
Handley School
45%
Merrill Park Elementary School
45%
Federal revenue share
Handley School
32.7%
Merrill Park Elementary School
32.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Handley School
80.4%
Merrill Park Elementary School
80.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Saginaw County
$58,347
Saginaw County
$58,347
Poverty rate
Saginaw County
18.1%
Saginaw County
18.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Saginaw County
23.5%
Saginaw County
23.5%
Unemployment rate
Saginaw County
5.9%
Saginaw County
5.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.