Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Merrill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 651 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Merrill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrill Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Merrill Middle School?
651 students attend Merrill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Merrill Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 Iowa state average of 14:1.
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: 651 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
