Oaklawn Elementary School vs. Merrill Elementary School
Should I attend Oaklawn Elementary School or Merrill 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
Oaklawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oaklawn 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
398 students
256 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1769 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
42
Grade 1 Students
70
30
Grade 2 Students
71
45
Grade 3 Students
57
44
Grade 4 Students
61
48
Grade 5 Students
73
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
9%
20%
% White
58%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%