Summary:
The 54452 zip code area is home to 6 schools in the Merrill Area School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole is ranked 224 out of 428 in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating, there are some standout schools within the district that are worth highlighting.
Bridges Virtual Academy, a public charter virtual school, stands out with impressive test scores that significantly outperform the district and state averages across multiple subjects. The school also has very low chronic absenteeism rates and high graduation rates. In contrast, Merrill High generally lags behind the district and state in test proficiency. Kate Goodrich Elementary has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking in recent years and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending.
The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as the high dropout rate and chronic absenteeism at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy, an alternative school in the district. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary schools, particularly Kate Goodrich, suggest a need to address socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. Overall, the 54452 zip code area presents a mixed picture, with both high-performing and underperforming schools, highlighting the importance of looking at individual school data rather than just district-level metrics.
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