Kate Goodrich Elementary vs Prairie River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 986 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kate Goodrich Elementary
Merrill · Public elementary · Grades K–2
337 students
Prairie River Middle
Merrill · Public middle · Grades 5–8
507 students
| Measure | Kate Goodrich Elementary Merrill, Wisconsin | Prairie River Middle Merrill, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 1,069 | #314 of 359 |
| National rank | #25828 of 50,301 | #11013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 337 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| city | Merrill | Merrill |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate Goodrich Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 34.3).
- •Kate Goodrich Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Kate Goodrich Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Prairie River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 55.8%).
- •Kate Goodrich Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Prairie River Middle is the larger school with 507 students compared with 337.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kate Goodrich Elementary better than Prairie River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kate Goodrich Elementary ranks higher (49.0 vs 34.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kate Goodrich Elementary and Prairie River Middle?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Merrill and Merrill in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kate Goodrich Elementary: 337. Prairie River Middle: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kate Goodrich Elementary and Prairie River Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Kate Goodrich Elementary is 666th of 1,069 and Prairie River Middle is 314th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).