Merrimac Community

Summary:

Merrimac Community is an elementary school located in Merrimac, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 136 students. The school is part of the Sauk Prairie School District, which is ranked 146 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merrimac Community consistently ranks among the top Wisconsin elementary schools, ranking as high as 132 out of 1,061 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly above the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics, where 81.25% of 3rd graders and 70.59% of 4th graders were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district and state averages. Merrimac Community's performance is also noteworthy for male students and white students, ranking as high as 96 out of 1,012 and 181 out of 727 Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower, ranking as low as 705 out of 874 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2018-2019.

While Merrimac Community outperforms the nearby Grand Avenue Elementary and Bridges Elementary schools, which are also part of the Sauk Prairie School District, its performance is not as strong as that of Poynette Elementary, which is part of the Poynette School District and ranked higher in the state. Additionally, Merrimac Community has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.2% in 2018-2019 to 22.1% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 360 School St
       Merrimac, WI  53561-9584


(608) 643-1995

District: Sauk Prairie School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,517 Help


Students who attend Merrimac Community usually attend:

Middle:    Sauk Prairie Middle
High:    Sauk Prairie High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Merrimac Community ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sauk Prairie School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.12. (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 Merrimac Community has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Sauk Prairie School District. Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merrimac Community is 13.9. 2 elementary schools in the Sauk Prairie School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merrimac Community is $12,517, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Sauk Prairie School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merrimac Community:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrimac Community 132nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Merrimac Community in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sauk Prairie School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sauk Prairie School District 146th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merrimac Community

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Rank History for all students at Merrimac Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 81.60 71st 1030 93.1%
2010 70.42 266th 1045 74.5%
2011 58.68 507th 1046 51.5%
2012 69.88 282nd 1045 73.0%
2013 77.05 153rd 1053 85.5%
2014 85.04 69th 1061 93.5%
2015 56.56 539th 1076 49.9%
2016 54.86 517th 1075 51.9%
2017 60.20 434th 1071 59.5%
2018 76.10 194th 1025 81.1%
2019 46.00 643rd 1037 38.0%
2021 66.56 337th 1050 67.9%
2022 64.72 369th 1067 65.4%
2023 71.19 276th 1067 74.1%
2024 82.12 132nd 1061 87.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merrimac Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.49 62nd 854 92.7%
2019 27.85 705th 874 19.3%
2021 39.78 546th 847 35.5%
2024 59.83 321st 866 62.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Merrimac Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.71 22nd 997 97.8%
2019 50.16 564th 1002 43.7%
2021 52.43 503rd 1004 49.9%
2022 53.83 504th 1017 50.4%
2023 60.18 421st 1010 58.3%
2024 72.47 256th 1011 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Merrimac Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.64 211th 997 78.8%
2019 45.01 620th 1002 38.1%
2021 74.76 196th 1003 80.5%
2022 72.71 231st 1017 77.3%
2023 74.46 214th 1011 78.8%
2024 83.69 96th 1012 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Merrimac Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.99 79th 686 88.5%
2021 44.83 406th 699 41.9%
2022 47.55 405th 704 42.5%
2023 58.99 282nd 715 60.6%
2024 71.30 181st 727 75.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Merrimac Community

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 51 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 56
2008 57 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 62
2009 75 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 82
2010 79 2 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 88
2011 76 0 0 6 3 0 5 0 90
2012 75 1 0 3 1 0 5 0 85
2013 76 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 82
2014 88 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 93
2015 96 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 101
2016 102 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 107
2017 104 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 110
2018 104 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 110
2019 124 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 128
2020 129 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 136
2021 135 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 139
2022 134 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 137
2023 130 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 136

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

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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 Merrimac Community

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 56 5.1 11.0 26.8
2008 62 5.0 12.4 27.4
2009 82 5.2 15.8 22
2010 88 6.0 14.4 37.5
2011 90 6.1 14.6 44.4
2012 85 6.1 13.8 43.5
2013 82 6.7 12.1 48.8
2014 93 7.0 13.2 41.9
2015 101 n/a n/a 35.6
2016 107 8.0 13.3 29.9
2017 110 7.9 13.8 32.7
2018 110 9.1 12.0 31.8
2019 128 9.7 13.1 33.6
2020 136 9.7 14.0 32.4
2021 139 10.0 13.8 37.4
2022 137 11.8 11.5 35
2023 136 9.7 13.9 32.4

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 Merrimac Community

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 56 5.1 11.0 26.8
2008 62 5.0 12.4 27.4
2009 82 5.2 15.8 22
2010 88 6.0 14.4 37.5
2011 90 6.1 14.6 44.4
2012 85 6.1 13.8 43.5
2013 82 6.7 12.1 48.8
2014 93 7.0 13.2 41.9
2015 101 n/a n/a 35.6
2016 107 8.0 13.3 29.9
2017 110 7.9 13.8 32.7
2018 110 9.1 12.0 31.8
2019 128 9.7 13.1 33.6
2020 136 9.7 14.0 32.4
2021 139 10.0 13.8 37.4
2022 137 11.8 11.5 35
2023 136 9.7 13.9 32.4

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 Merrimac Community

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $473 (4.0%) $11,448 (96.0%) $11,921
2020 $459 (3.9%) $11,461 (96.2%) $11,919
2021 $631 (5.0%) $11,886 (95.0%) $12,517

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Merrimac Community

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 643rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 276th of 1067 Elementary schools
 36.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merrimac Community)23.866.7
 42.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sauk Prairie School District)41.839.5
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merrimac Community)38.147.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sauk Prairie School District)58.252.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Merrimac Community)5046.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sauk Prairie School District)39.950
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merrimac Community)57.160
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sauk Prairie School District)56.858.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Merrimac Community)5080
 30%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Sauk Prairie School District)56.866.3
 9.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Merrimac Community)57.166.7
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Sauk Prairie School District)62.356.1
 6.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Merrimac Community)36.844.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sauk Prairie School District)41.336
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Merrimac Community)52.655.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sauk Prairie School District)53.656
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students128136
 6.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White124130
 4.8%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%32.4%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrimac Community

Merrimac Community ranks 132nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Merrimac Community usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sauk Prairie Middle
High : Sauk Prairie High

Students at Merrimac Community are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Merrimac Community.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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