Very Good
#612 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 29% in state
Washington Elementary
Elementary School · Merrill Area School District · Merrill, WI
A Merrill Area School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 E 6th St, Merrill, WI 54452
- Math 53% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
54.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Washington Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Bridges Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Ntc Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #1 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
Washington Elementary is listed in Merrill Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Merrill, WI, part of Merrill Area School District, serving approximately 249 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary
What grades does Washington Elementary serve?
Washington Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elementary rank in WI?
Washington Elementary ranks #612 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Washington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Washington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Elementary a charter school?
No, Washington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Washington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary?
54.6% of students at Washington Elementary 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (715) 536-2373
- 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.
- 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 54452; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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