William Hamilton Merritt Public School

School Board: DSB Niagara · St Catharines · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

8.1 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#615 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#56 / 82 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#20 / 37 City Rank (2023-2024)
285 Enrollment (2023-2024)
+0.3 ↑ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20248.1
2022-20237.6
2021-20227.8

EQAO Subject Scores (2023-2024) — % Meeting Provincial Standard

Gr 3 Reading
80%
Gr 3 Writing
80%
Gr 3 Math
80%
Gr 6 Reading
82%
Gr 6 Writing
95%
Gr 6 Math
68%

School Information

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
15%
First Language Not English
5%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
10%
Living in Low-Income Households
10%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
5%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: DSB Niagara

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at DSB Niagara, the school board that operates William Hamilton Merritt Public School.

2,294 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$128,325 Average Salary (2024)
$131,976 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers1,952$126,389
Principals & Vice-Principals175$147,742
Management & Specialists75$131,549
Other Staff33$114,764
Student Support Services33$114,087
Senior Administration13$191,544
Administrative Support9$159,519
Facilities & Maintenance3$120,660
Technology1$104,683

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Kelly PisekDirector Of Education$275,404
Jennifer FerenGeneral Counsel$218,896
Melanie SendzikSuperintendent Of Schools$216,009
Peter DomarchukSecondary Teacher$211,734
Stacy VeldAssociate Director of Education Corporate Services$210,731

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: DSB Niagara

Financial data from DSB Niagara, the school board responsible for William Hamilton Merritt Public School.

$640.8M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$641.8M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$22,263 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$6.3M Based on 285 students (0% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for William Hamilton Merritt Public School (2023-2024)?

William Hamilton Merritt Public School has an overall EQAO performance score of 8.1 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on Grade 3 & 6 reading, writing, and math assessments.

What is the ranking of William Hamilton Merritt Public School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

William Hamilton Merritt Public School is ranked #615 out of 4,061 public elementary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What school board does William Hamilton Merritt Public School belong to?

William Hamilton Merritt Public School belongs to DSB Niagara, its publicly funded school board, located in St Catharines, Ontario.

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