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Mercer School vs. Hurley High School

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School Overview

School
Mercer School
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hurley High School
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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).
Serving 325 students in grades 6-12, Hurley High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Total Students
105 students
325 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mercer School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hurley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mercer School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hurley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mercer School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hurley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mercer School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mercer School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hurley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hurley School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1427 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#1243 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mercer School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hurley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mercer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mercer School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hurley School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mercer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mercer School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hurley School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mercer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mercer School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hurley School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
≥90%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mercer School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mercer School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hurley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hurley School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mercer School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hurley High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
-
Kindergarten Students
6
-
Grade 1 Students
7
-
Grade 2 Students
4
-
Grade 3 Students
1
-
Grade 4 Students
13
-
Grade 5 Students
4
-
Grade 6 Students
11
36
Grade 7 Students
5
39
Grade 8 Students
8
47
Grade 9 Students
6
48
Grade 10 Students
9
52
Grade 11 Students
14
45
Grade 12 Students
6
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mercer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mercer School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hurley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hurley School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mercer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mercer School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hurley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hurley School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mercer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mercer School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hurley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hurley School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mercer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mercer School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hurley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hurley School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mercer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mercer School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hurley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hurley School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mercer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mercer School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hurley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hurley School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mercer School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mercer School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hurley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hurley School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mercer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mercer School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hurley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hurley School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mercer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mercer School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hurley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hurley School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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