Serving 604 students in grades 6-8, Merrill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 604 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Merrill Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrill Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Merrill Middle School is ranked #336 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Merrill Middle School often compared to?
Merrill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Beacon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Merrill Middle School?
604 students attend Merrill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Merrill Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merrill Middle School offer ?
Merrill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Merrill Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 604 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
