Oaklawn Elementary School vs. Merrill Middle School
Should I attend Oaklawn Elementary School or Merrill 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
Oaklawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Merrill Middle 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 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
6-8
Total Students
398 students
478 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1726 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
-
Grade 1 Students
70
-
Grade 2 Students
71
-
Grade 3 Students
57
-
Grade 4 Students
61
-
Grade 5 Students
73
-
Grade 6 Students
-
145
Grade 7 Students
-
170
Grade 8 Students
-
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
11%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
58%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%