Summary:
The city of Merrill, Wisconsin is home to 3 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with Kate Goodrich Elementary demonstrating significant improvement in recent years, Washington Elementary maintaining consistent academic results, and Pine River School for Young Learners facing unique challenges as the only pre-kindergarten school in the district.
Kate Goodrich Elementary has shown impressive progress, moving from the bottom quarter of Wisconsin elementary schools to the top third in just a few years. This improvement may be attributed to factors like its low student-teacher ratio of 12:1. However, the school also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 63.97%. In contrast, Washington Elementary has maintained a consistent 2-star rating, with test scores generally on par with or slightly below the Merrill Area School District and Wisconsin averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 and a moderate percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 54.62%.
The Pine River School for Young Learners is the only pre-kindergarten school in the data set, with 133 students and a higher student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1. This school has a moderate percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 44.36%, which may present unique challenges compared to the other elementary schools in the area. Overall, the elementary schools in Merrill, Wisconsin demonstrate a range of performance and socioeconomic factors, highlighting the need for continued support and targeted interventions to ensure the success of all students in the district.
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