Merton Community School District

The Merton Community School District is home to two exceptional schools, Merton Primary (an elementary school) and Merton Intermediate (a middle school), which consistently rank among the top schools in Wisconsin. Both schools demonstrate outstanding academic performance, with test scores significantly exceeding state averages and high rankings within the state.

Merton Primary is ranked 22nd out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with 74-83% of students proficient or better in ELA and 87-88% proficient or better in math. Merton Intermediate is ranked 7th out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools and also has a 5-star rating, with 78-87% of students proficient or better in ELA and 79-92% proficient or better in math. Both schools have low chronic absenteeism rates and dropout rates, indicating strong student engagement and support.

While the academic excellence of these schools is undeniable, the data also suggests that the student population may not be representative of the broader community, with both schools having very low free/reduced lunch rates. This raises questions about equity and access to the high-quality education provided by these institutions. Additionally, the high spending per student at both schools, over $10,500 per student, suggests that the district may have significant financial resources, but it is unclear if these resources are evenly distributed across all schools in the district.