South Park Middle School vs. Merrill Middle School
Should I attend South Park Middle 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
South Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Merrill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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
6-8
6-8
Total Students
354 students
478 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 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)
21%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
113
145
Grade 7 Students
107
170
Grade 8 Students
134
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
77%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%