Serving 256 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1731 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
23%
9%
White
46%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrill Elementary School's ranking?
Merrill Elementary School is ranked #1731 out of 1,962 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
256 students attend Merrill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Merrill Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Merrill Elementary School part of?
Merrill Elementary School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.
