Merrill Elementary School vs. Shapiro Stem Academy
Should I attend Merrill Elementary School or Shapiro Stem Academy? 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
Shapiro Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
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 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shapiro Stem Academy 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 25-29% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
256 students
197 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1769 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1128 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%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
38
Grade 1 Students
30
34
Grade 2 Students
45
30
Grade 3 Students
44
43
Grade 4 Students
48
31
Grade 5 Students
47
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
20%
5%
% White
51%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
