Best Schools in 54452, WI
54452, WI has 19 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,827 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 54452 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 54452, WI
The top high schools in 54452, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students
2. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1446 Students
3. Merrill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students
4. Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 26 Students
Best Middle Schools in 54452, WI
The top middle schools in 54452, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horace Mann Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
2. John Muir Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students
3. Prairie River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 54452, WI
The top elementary schools in 54452, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hewitt-texas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 98 Students
2. Tomahawk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomahawk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
3. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 229 Students
4. Maine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
5. Riverview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
6. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 189 Students
7. Kate Goodrich Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 375 Students
8. St Francis Xavier Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Xavier Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 116 Students
9. St John Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 151 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 54452, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
54452, WI has a total population of 18,841 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 54452, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 54452, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 54452, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 54452, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 54452, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 54452, WI
How many schools are in 54452, WI?
54452, WI has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,827 students in total.
How do schools in 54452 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 54452 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 54452 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 54452?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations