Mercer School

2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mercer 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mercer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Mercer School's student population of 110 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Mercer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1061 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
38%
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40-49%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
n/a
9%
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White
83%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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≥80%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name

Sports

Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Softball, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Chess Club, Ice Fishing, National Honor Society, Robotics, Science Club, Student Council, Trap Team

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Ceramics, Culinary Arts, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercer School's ranking?
Mercer School is ranked #1061 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mercer School often compared to?
Mercer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer School?
The graduation rate of Mercer School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mercer School?
110 students attend Mercer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mercer School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer School?
Mercer School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer School offer ?
Mercer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer School part of?
Mercer School is part of Mercer School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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