Summary:
The city of Merrimac, Wisconsin is home to a single standout elementary school, Merrimac Community School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking of 132 out of 1,061 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Merrimac Community School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science compared to the Sauk Prairie School District and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.5% of 3rd graders at Merrimac Community were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.76% for the district and 52.07% for the state.
The school's success can be attributed to its favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 1, higher spending per student of $12,517, and a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 32.35% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.1% in the 2022-2023 school year is higher than desired, it is not an outlier compared to other schools and can be addressed to further improve student outcomes.
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