Merrill Middle School

108 W New York Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 478 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 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Merrill Middle School's student population of 478 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Merrill Middle 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 Merrill Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1726 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
38%
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21%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
13%
9%
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White
56%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merrill Middle School's ranking?
Merrill Middle School is ranked #1726 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Merrill Middle School often compared to?
Merrill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park Middle School, Tipler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Merrill Middle School?
478 students attend Merrill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Merrill Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Merrill Middle School offer ?
Merrill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill Middle School part of?
Merrill Middle School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.

School Reviews

5   1/29/2020
I give my school a 5/5 because it is one of the best schools there is. I think this because there are teachers there that act like that are rude and mean like my teacher Mrs.Lubbers but really she like others really care for us students and are a hard on us because they want us to do good on life. Another reason is that they felt that students were not well and where giving up on life but then on Friday, January 24, 2020, they had a speaker that talked to our whole school community telling us not to give up and there is always someone that cares and loves you and at one point;The speaker had all the students and teacher come to the gym floor and had us give hugs to everyone teachers and staff where all crying. This is why Merrill Middle School is an amazing school because they don't care just about our grades but they also care about us and that they don't want us to give up in life and that the teachers really care.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Hannah Egerton

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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