Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mellen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Mellen Elementary School?
206 students attend Mellen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mellen Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellen Elementary School?
Mellen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mellen Elementary School offer ?
Mellen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mellen Elementary School part of?
Mellen Elementary School is part of Mellen School District.
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