Merrill Middle School vs Indian Hills Junior High School
Indian Hills Junior High School has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.2/10. In math proficiency, Indian Hills Junior High School leads at 72.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Merrill Middle School
Des Moines, IA
6.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
651 students
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive, IA
8.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
653 students
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| Metric | Merrill Middle School | Indian Hills Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 33.2% |
| Environment Score | 3.5 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #716 of 1,284 | #232 of 1,284 |
| State Percentile | 44th | 82th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Merrill Middle School | Indian Hills Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 68.0% | 72.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 69.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Merrill Middle School | Indian Hills Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 651 | 653 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 33.2% |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
| City | Des Moines | Clive |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Des Moines (50312) | Clive (50325) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,720 | $131,082 |
| Median Home Value | $274,400 | $379,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,057 | $1,099 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 61.9% | 59.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 4.8% |
| Avg Commute | 16 min | 21 min |