Oaklawn Elementary School vs. Merrill Elementary School
Should you attend Oaklawn Elementary School or Merrill 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
Oaklawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oaklawn 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
392 students
242 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1788 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
43
Grade 1 Students
69
34
Grade 2 Students
71
31
Grade 3 Students
68
37
Grade 4 Students
59
44
Grade 5 Students
58
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
10%
19%
% White
52%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
