Excellent
#262 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 12% in state
Merton Primary
Elementary School · Merton Community School District · Merton, WI
A Merton Community School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 15, Merton, WI 53056
- Math 87% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merton Primary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.3%
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 Merton Primary 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low67/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Richmond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 412 | Compare → |
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| North ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–2 | 2.9 mi | 447 | 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
- #1 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 Primary is listed in Merton Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merton Primary
Merton Primary is a public elementary school in Merton, WI, part of Merton Community School District, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merton Primary
What grades does Merton Primary serve?
Merton Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Merton Primary?
Merton Primary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merton Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merton Primary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merton Primary rank in WI?
Merton Primary ranks #262 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Merton Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Merton Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merton Primary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merton Primary a charter school?
No, Merton Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merton Primary a Title I school?
No, Merton Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merton Primary?
7.3% of students at Merton Primary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (262) 538-2227
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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