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Merton Primary

Summary:

Merton Primary is an exceptional elementary school located in Merton, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 560 students. The school is part of the Merton Community School District, which is ranked 6th out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merton Primary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking between 10-78 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is exceptional, with 3rd and 4th-grade students significantly outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. Merton Primary also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly for female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.4% to 15.7% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

Merton Primary's performance is consistently higher than the nearby schools, including Lake Country School, Woodside Elementary, Pewaukee Lake Elementary, and others. The school's sustained high performance over the past 10 years is a testament to its commitment to providing a quality education for its students. Additionally, while Merton Primary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, it still manages to excel in supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top 6-20 elementary schools in Wisconsin for this subgroup.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 N68W28460 Sussex Rd
       Merton, WI  53056

(262) 538-2227

District: Merton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,555 Help


Students who attend Merton Primary usually attend:

Middle:    Merton Intermediate
High:    Arrowhead High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
2.1%
Asian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Merton Primary ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (2.1%), Asian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merton Primary is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merton Primary is $10,555.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merton Primary:

SchoolDigger ranks Merton Primary 30th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Merton Primary in the ranking list.)

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Merton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Merton Community School District 6th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Merton Primary

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Rank History for all students at Merton Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 83.88 78th 1076 92.8%
2016 94.55 10th 1075 99.1%
2017 91.86 27th 1071 97.5%
2018 90.07 40th 1025 96.1%
2019 93.16 19th 1037 98.2%
2021 91.02 38th 1050 96.4%
2022 87.64 69th 1067 93.5%
2023 93.17 20th 1067 98.1%
2024 90.52 30th 1061 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Merton Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.32 1st 742 99.9%
2021 73.66 112th 746 85.0%
2022 76.93 91st 748 87.8%
2023 70.75 148th 770 80.8%
2024 93.33 20th 790 97.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merton Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.83 150th 874 82.8%
2022 89.51 20th 859 97.7%
2023 96.14 7th 871 99.2%
2024 95.35 6th 866 99.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Merton Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.52 79th 997 92.1%
2019 91.15 24th 1002 97.6%
2021 92.45 22nd 1004 97.8%
2022 86.21 76th 1017 92.5%
2023 92.28 25th 1010 97.5%
2024 83.32 84th 1011 91.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Merton Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.36 25th 997 97.5%
2019 93.31 15th 1002 98.5%
2021 85.75 74th 1003 92.6%
2022 86.64 69th 1017 93.2%
2023 92.02 19th 1011 98.1%
2024 92.87 11th 1012 98.9%
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Rank History for White students at Merton Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.34 81st 704 88.5%
2023 91.62 21st 715 97.1%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Open Quote We feel lucky to have our son attending this school. The teachers are incredible, the Principal is a great leader. The children and their education are definetly the top priority here!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Merton Primary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 340 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 340 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 350 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 325 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 472 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 472 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 494 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 445 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 452 2 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 480 3 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2008 484 2 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2009 521 1 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2010 486 1 12 15 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 441 0 6 20 0 0 7 0 474
2012 402 0 5 14 0 0 5 0 426
2013 413 0 6 17 0 0 5 0 441
2014 372 0 4 11 0 0 3 0 390
2015 451 0 4 12 0 1 7 0 475
2016 455 0 2 11 0 1 3 0 472
2017 426 4 4 14 1 0 4 0 453
2018 402 7 3 13 2 3 2 0 432
2019 417 4 7 15 2 2 2 0 449
2020 437 5 7 13 2 2 1 0 467
2021 411 5 8 10 3 2 2 0 441
2022 463 8 8 15 2 1 6 0 503
2023 518 7 11 12 2 2 8 0 560

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merton Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 346 15.7 22.0 1.4
1998 345 16.7 20.7 2
1999 354 18.5 19.1 2
2000 328 17.5 18.7 2.4
2001 324 19.5 16.6 1.9
2002 478 27.9 17.1 1.9
2003 478 27.9 17.1 1.9
2004 503 28.8 17.5 2
2005 457 25.9 17.6 n/a
2006 469 27.4 17.1 n/a
2007 498 25.6 19.5 2.4
2008 507 29.6 17.1 2
2009 535 29.1 18.4 1.3
2010 515 29.9 17.1 2.9
2011 474 29.3 16.1 3.4
2012 426 26.9 15.8 4.2
2013 441 26.0 16.9 4.8
2014 390 23.1 16.8 4.9
2015 475 n/a n/a 4.8
2016 472 30.0 15.7 4.2
2017 453 29.5 15.3 4.9
2018 432 28.7 15.0 4.4
2019 449 29.5 15.1 7.3
2020 467 30.1 15.5 7.5
2021 441 31.0 14.1 7.7
2022 503 31.6 15.9 7.4
2023 560 36.0 15.5 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Merton Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 346 15.7 22.0 1.4
1998 345 16.7 20.7 2
1999 354 18.5 19.1 2
2000 328 17.5 18.7 2.4
2001 324 19.5 16.6 1.9
2002 478 27.9 17.1 1.9
2003 478 27.9 17.1 1.9
2004 503 28.8 17.5 2
2005 457 25.9 17.6 n/a
2006 469 27.4 17.1 n/a
2007 498 25.6 19.5 2.4
2008 507 29.6 17.1 2
2009 535 29.1 18.4 1.3
2010 515 29.9 17.1 2.9
2011 474 29.3 16.1 3.4
2012 426 26.9 15.8 4.2
2013 441 26.0 16.9 4.8
2014 390 23.1 16.8 4.9
2015 475 n/a n/a 4.8
2016 472 30.0 15.7 4.2
2017 453 29.5 15.3 4.9
2018 432 28.7 15.0 4.4
2019 449 29.5 15.1 7.3
2020 467 30.1 15.5 7.5
2021 441 31.0 14.1 7.7
2022 503 31.6 15.9 7.4
2023 560 36.0 15.5 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Merton Primary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $283 (2.8%) $9,969 (97.2%) $10,252
2020 $263 (2.6%) $9,777 (97.4%) $10,040
2021 $316 (3.0%) $10,239 (97.0%) $10,555

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merton Primary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 1067 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merton Primary)81.564.6
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merton Community School District)81.564.6
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merton Primary)91.478.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Merton Community School District)91.478.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Merton Primary)72.478.3
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Merton Community School District)72.478.3
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merton Primary)77.681.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Merton Community School District)77.681.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Merton Primary)76.384.3
 8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Merton Community School District)76.384.3
 8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Merton Primary)77.683.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Science (Merton Community School District)77.683.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students449560
 24.7%
African American47
 75%
American Indian22
Asian711
 57.1%
Hispanic1512
 20%
Pacific Islander22
White417518
 24.2%
Two or More Races28
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.3%7%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merton Primary

Students at Merton Primary are 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Merton Primary.

Yes! Merton Primary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students who attend Merton Primary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Merton Intermediate
High : Arrowhead High


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