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#2017 of 2,105 schools in WI
Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl)
School · Merrill Area School District · Merrill, WI
A Merrill Area School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
W4165 Highway 64, Merrill, WI 54452
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merrill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,522
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Ntc Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Merrill Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) is listed in Merrill Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl)
Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) is a public school in Merrill, WI, part of Merrill Area School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,017 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl)
What grades does Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) serve?
Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl)?
Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl)?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) rank in WI?
Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) ranks #2,017 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) a charter school?
No, Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) a Title I school?
No, Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl)?
44.4% of students at Pine River School for Young Learners (prsyl) 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Phone
- (715) 536-2392
- Area population (ZIP 54452)
- 18,949
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 54452; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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