Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merrill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Merrill Elementary School's student population of 270 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merrill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrill Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
53%
9%
White
14%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrill Elementary School's ranking?
Merrill Elementary School is ranked #1872 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
270 students attend Merrill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Merrill Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Merrill Elementary School offer ?
Merrill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill Elementary School part of?
Merrill Elementary School is part of Beloit School District.
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