Merrill Middle School vs. South Park Middle School
Should I attend Merrill Middle School or South Park Middle 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
South Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 354 students in grades 6-8, South Park 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 21% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
478 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1621 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
145
113
Grade 7 Students
170
107
Grade 8 Students
163
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
11%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
13%
4%
% White
56%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%