South Park Middle School vs. Merrill Middle School
Should you attend South Park Middle School or Merrill Middle 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
South Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Merrill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades 6-8, South Park Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 453 students in grades 6-8, Merrill Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
327 students
453 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1649 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1764 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
17%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
104
148
Grade 7 Students
114
141
Grade 8 Students
109
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
16%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
75%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
