How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Burlington Area School District | Merrill Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Burlington, Wisconsin | Merrill, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,907 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Burlington Area School District | Merrill Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,449 | $13,547 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.3% | 12.2% |
| State Revenue | 44.8% | 48.5% |
| Local Revenue | 46.9% | 39.3% |
Burlington Area School District
Federal State Local
Merrill Area School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Burlington Area School District | Merrill Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.5% | 84.0% |
| African American | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 8.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.6% | 31.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Burlington Area School District | Merrill Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 367.1:1 | 300.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 3.5% | 18.3% |
School Types
Burlington Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Merrill Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.