Swallow Elementary School vs. Merton Primary
Should I attend Swallow Elementary School or Merton Primary? 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
Swallow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Merton Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Swallow Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Merton Primary ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
465 students
503 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#37 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
85
Kindergarten Students
43
77
Grade 1 Students
47
84
Grade 2 Students
44
92
Grade 3 Students
53
84
Grade 4 Students
42
81
Grade 5 Students
43
-
Grade 6 Students
55
-
Grade 7 Students
47
-
Grade 8 Students
58
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
88%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
