Top Rankings
Merton Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 920 students in Merton Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Merton Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
920 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Merton Community School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 450 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
9 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
851 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
93%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
106
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,480 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,874 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,480
$16,831
Spending / Student
$11,874
$16,804
Best Merton Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merton Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Grades: 5-8
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Merton Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
Grades: PK-4
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merton Community School District?
Merton Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 920 students.
What is the rank of Merton Community School District?
Merton Community School District is ranked #5 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merton Community School District?
93% of Merton Community School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merton Community School District?
Merton Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Merton Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,874 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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