Excellent
#402 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 19% in state
Merrimac Community
Elementary School · Sauk Prairie School District · Merrimac, WI
A Sauk Prairie School District elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 School St, Merrimac, WI 53561
- Math 84% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merrimac Community score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Merrimac Community sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,694
Median home value
$407,400
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Sauk Prairie School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–2 | Not available | 478 | Compare → |
| Grand Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | Not available | 428 | Compare → |
| Tower Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sauk Prairie School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merrimac Community is listed in Sauk Prairie School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrimac Community
Merrimac Community is a public elementary school in Merrimac, WI, part of Sauk Prairie School District, serving approximately 126 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #402 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrimac Community
What grades does Merrimac Community serve?
Merrimac Community serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Merrimac Community?
Merrimac Community has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrimac Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrimac Community is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrimac Community rank in WI?
Merrimac Community ranks #402 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Merrimac Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrimac Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Merrimac Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merrimac Community has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merrimac Community a charter school?
No, Merrimac Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrimac Community a Title I school?
No, Merrimac Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merrimac Community?
35.7% of students at Merrimac Community qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sauk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (608) 643-1995
- Area population (ZIP 53561)
- 1,954
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53561; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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