There were 99 Black students enrolled in Merced County in the 2023-24 school year, 5.3% more than the previous year, according to the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Data showed that Merced County welcomed 447 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 22.1% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Student enrollment has been dropping in Connecticut’s public schools for over a decade now. With the exception of a slight relief in the 2021-22 school year, schools in the state have lost more than 30,000 students since 2014.Â
Ethnicities in Merced County in 2023-24 School Year
Enrollment Demographics in Merced County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
| School Name | % of Black Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Six-Six Magnet School | 22.1% | 447 |