Prairie River Middle School

Prairie River Middle School is a public middle school in Merrill, WI, serving grades 5–8, rated C, with 507 students and a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 54% in Social Studies, 39% in Science and 38% in Math.

CTopHap school rating

Rating: C
Grades: 5–8
Enrollment: 507
Students per teacher: 13.4:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies54%

Science39%

Math38%

Reading38%

Writing36%

English Language Arts35%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

White88%

Two or more races6%

Hispanic4%

Black1%

Native American1%

Asian1%

Male / female: 51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch: 47%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -12.0%
Prior-year enrollment: 576

Homes assigned to this school

9,670 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Prairie River Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 106 N Polk St, Merrill, WI 54452
Phone: (715) 536-9593
Website: mapsedu.org
Setting: Town - Distant
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 550921001506

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School district

Merrill Area School District

District rating: B-
Schools: 7
Students: 2,686
Spending per student: $15,521
Teachers (FTE): 175
Grades: PK–12

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Other schools in this district

Primary · 2

High · 2

Other · 2

Common questions

About Prairie River Middle School

How is Prairie River Middle School rated?

Prairie River Middle School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Merrill Area School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Prairie River Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Prairie River Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 54% in Social Studies, 39% in Science, 38% in Math, 38% in Reading, 36% in Writing and 35% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Prairie River Middle School serve?

Prairie River Middle School serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Prairie River Middle School?

507 students attend Prairie River Middle School, down from 576 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Prairie River Middle School?

TopHap matches 9,670 residential properties to Prairie River Middle School in and around Merrill. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Prairie River Middle School in?

Prairie River Middle School is part of Merrill Area School District, which reports 7 schools, 2,686 students and $15,521 of spending per student.