Merrill Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Merrill Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
256 students
239 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
63% | 37%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1769 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1225 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
44
Grade 1 Students
30
40
Grade 2 Students
45
51
Grade 3 Students
44
38
Grade 4 Students
48
38
Grade 5 Students
47
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
20%
4%
% White
51%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%