Very Good
#525 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 25% in state
Merton Intermediate
Middle School · Merton Community School District · Merton, WI
A Merton Community School District middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 15, Merton, WI 53056
- Math 85% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merton Intermediate score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merton Intermediate 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low67/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| University Lake SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 202 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merton Community School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merton Intermediate is listed in Merton Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merton Intermediate
Merton Intermediate is a public middle school in Merton, WI, part of Merton Community School District, serving approximately 362 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merton Intermediate
What grades does Merton Intermediate serve?
Merton Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Merton Intermediate?
Merton Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merton Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Merton Intermediate is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merton Intermediate rank in WI?
Merton Intermediate ranks #525 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Merton Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Merton Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Merton Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merton Intermediate has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merton Intermediate a charter school?
No, Merton Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merton Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Merton Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merton Intermediate?
7.7% of students at Merton Intermediate 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Phone
- (262) 538-1130
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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