Merrill Middle School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8448
How Merrill Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score87
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Merrill Middle School
760Students
100%Low-Income Students
39Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 35% | 20% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 32% | 23% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 33% | 23% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 8% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Merrill Middle School
78%Math Proficiency
81%Reading Proficiency
80%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 84% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 76% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 77% | 72% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 82% | 76% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 80% | 73% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 60% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 86% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 80% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 34% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 66% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 32% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Merrill Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
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Location Map
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Colleges near Merrill Middle School, IA
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