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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897000561

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 · (515)242-8448 · Polk County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL634 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
634
Middle
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
36 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
283 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
200
Grade 7
233
Grade 8
201
Student demographics
White
59%
Hispanic
12%
Black
16%
Asian
3%
Two+
9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Quick facts

School name
Merrill Middle School
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Address
5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone
(515)242-8448
County
Polk County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
634
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
283 (45%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190897000561
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Merrill Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School enrolls approximately 634 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Merrill Middle School serve?
Merrill Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Merrill Middle School?
Approximately 17.6:1 students per teacher at Merrill Middle School.
How diverse is Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School reports a student body of 59% White, 12% Hispanic, 16% Black, 3% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is Merrill Middle School public or private?
Merrill Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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