Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mercer 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Mercer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Mercer School's student population of 121 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Mercer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Softball, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Wrestling
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Chess Club, Ice Fishing, National Honor Society, Robotics, Science Club, Student Council, Trap Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Ceramics, Culinary Arts, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble
Art Club, Chess Club, Ice Fishing, National Honor Society, Robotics, Science Club, Student Council, Trap Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Ceramics, Culinary Arts, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Mercer School is ranked #1420 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mercer School often compared to?
Mercer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer School?
The graduation rate of Mercer School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mercer School?
121 students attend Mercer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mercer School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer School?
Mercer School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer School offer ?
Mercer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer School part of?
Mercer School is part of Mercer School District.
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