Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mercer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mercer School's student population of 105 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Mercer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1427 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
FootballSoftball
TrackTrack and Field
Volley BallWrestling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChess Club
Ice FishingNational Honor Society
RoboticsScience Club
Student CouncilTrap Team
Arts and Music Programs:
BandCeramics
Culinary ArtsMarching Band
Wind Ensemble
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer School's ranking?
Mercer School is ranked #1427 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mercer School often compared to?
Mercer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer School?
The graduation rate of Mercer School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mercer School?
105 students attend Mercer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mercer School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer School?
Mercer School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer School offer ?
Mercer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mercer School part of?
Mercer School is part of Mercer School District.
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