Merrill Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Merrill Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
242 students
242 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1788 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1341 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
44
Grade 1 Students
34
39
Grade 2 Students
31
38
Grade 3 Students
37
49
Grade 4 Students
44
38
Grade 5 Students
53
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
19%
8%
% White
51%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
