How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Merrill Area School District | Whitefish Bay School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Merrill, Wisconsin | Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 2,907 | 2,860 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Merrill Area School District | Whitefish Bay School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,547 | $12,918 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.2% | 5.3% |
| State Revenue | 48.5% | 38.9% |
| Local Revenue | 39.3% | 55.7% |
Merrill Area School District
Federal State Local
Whitefish Bay School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Merrill Area School District | Whitefish Bay School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 76.0% |
| African American | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.6% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Merrill Area School District | Whitefish Bay School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 300.3:1 | 451.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 6.8% |
School Types
Merrill Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Whitefish Bay School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.