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School Comparison

Merrick-Moore Elementary
vs.
Oak Grove Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Merrick-Moore Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary
  • Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Oak Grove Elementary (267 vs. 203).
  • Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Oak Grove Elementary (269.5:1 vs. 235.5:1).
  • Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Oak Grove Elementary (40 vs. 8).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Oak Grove Elementary (267 vs. 203).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Oak Grove Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Merrick-Moore Elementary (15 vs. 8).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Oak Grove Elementary (40 vs. 8).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Oak Grove Elementary (269.5:1 vs. 235.5:1).

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
Merrick-Moore Elementary
$15,239.22
Oak Grove Elementary
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
Merrick-Moore Elementary
37.2%
Oak Grove Elementary
37.2%
State revenue share
Merrick-Moore Elementary
45.8%
Oak Grove Elementary
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Merrick-Moore Elementary
17%
Oak Grove Elementary
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merrick-Moore Elementary
40.7%
Oak Grove Elementary
40.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Durham County
$79,501
Durham County
$79,501
Poverty rate
Durham County
12%
Durham County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Durham County
53.5%
Durham County
53.5%
Unemployment rate
Durham County
3.2%
Durham County
3.2%
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.