Top Rankings
Merton Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 909 students in Merton Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Merton Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
909 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Merton Community School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 447 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,018 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,619
$17,038
Spending / Student
$12,018
$17,011
Best Merton Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Merton Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merton Community School District?
Merton Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 909 students.
What is the rank of Merton Community School District?
Merton Community School District is ranked #3 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merton Community School District?
92% of Merton Community School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merton Community School District?
Merton Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Merton Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,018 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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