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Butternut High School vs. Mellen Public School

Should you attend Butternut High School or Mellen Public School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Butternut High School
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mellen Public School
420 S Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Butternut High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Mellen Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 95 students in grades 6-12, Butternut High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mellen Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Total Students
95 students
254 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Butternut High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mellen Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Butternut High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mellen Public School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Butternut High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mellen Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Butternut High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Butternut School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mellen Public School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mellen School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1694 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Butternut High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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11-19%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butternut High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Butternut School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mellen Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butternut High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Butternut School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mellen Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butternut High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Butternut School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥50%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Butternut High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Butternut School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mellen Public School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Butternut High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mellen Public School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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13
Kindergarten Students
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18
Grade 1 Students
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15
Grade 2 Students
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17
Grade 3 Students
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20
Grade 4 Students
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19
Grade 5 Students
-
22
Grade 6 Students
15
23
Grade 7 Students
14
13
Grade 8 Students
9
15
Grade 9 Students
17
26
Grade 10 Students
17
21
Grade 11 Students
10
18
Grade 12 Students
13
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Butternut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Butternut School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Butternut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Butternut School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Butternut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Butternut School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Butternut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Butternut School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Butternut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Butternut School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mellen Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mellen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Butternut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Butternut School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.10
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Butternut High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Butternut School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mellen Public School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Butternut High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Butternut School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mellen Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Butternut High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Butternut School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mellen Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mellen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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