Merton Intermediate

www.merton.k12.wi.us

368 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Merton Intermediate School, located in Merton, Wisconsin, serves as a key component of the Merton Community School District, specifically focusing on students in the middle grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, aiming to bridge the gap between primary education and the high school experience. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, the school encourages both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of their future educational paths.

Beyond its core curriculum, Merton Intermediate emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school utilizes its rural Wisconsin setting to create a close-knit campus culture where teachers, students, and parents often work in tandem to enhance the learning experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a focus on personalized instruction, the school strives to accommodate diverse learning styles and foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes student success and well-being.

368

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merton Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
336 (91.3%)
Hispanic
9 (2.4%)
Asian
9 (2.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Merton Community School District
Phone:	(262)538-1130
Website:	http://www.merton.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 83