Summary:
The city of Merrill, Wisconsin is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area demonstrate a wide range of academic performance and student outcomes, with some standout schools like Bridges Virtual Academy showing exceptional results, while others like Merrill Adult Diploma Academy struggle with lower graduation rates and higher dropout levels.
Bridges Virtual Academy, a public charter virtual school, stands out with its impressive academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the Merrill Area School District and state averages on standardized tests. The school also has very low chronic absenteeism rates and high graduation rates. In contrast, Kate Goodrich Elementary and Washington Elementary stand out for having the lowest student-teacher ratios among the district's elementary schools, which may contribute to their relatively strong academic outcomes.
The data also reveals significant disparities in performance and outcomes across the schools. While Merrill High and Bridges Virtual Academy have high graduation rates and low dropout rates, Merrill Adult Diploma Academy struggles with much lower graduation rates and higher dropout levels. Additionally, the schools serving higher proportions of economically disadvantaged students, such as Kate Goodrich Elementary and Washington Elementary, spend less per student than the more affluent schools, raising potential equity concerns.
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