Merrill Middle School vs Urbandale Middle School
Merrill Middle School and Urbandale Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.2 out of 10. In math proficiency, Urbandale Middle School leads at 79.0%.
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Merrill Middle School
Des Moines, IA
6.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
651 students
Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale, IA
6.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
869 students
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| Metric | Merrill Middle School | Urbandale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 37.1% |
| Environment Score | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| State Rank | #716 of 1,284 | #751 of 1,284 |
| State Percentile | 44th | 42th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Merrill Middle School | Urbandale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 68.0% | 79.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 69.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Merrill Middle School | Urbandale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 651 | 869 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 37.1% |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Urbandale Comm School District |
| City | Des Moines | Urbandale |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Des Moines (50312) | Urbandale (50322) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,720 | $89,323 |
| Median Home Value | $274,400 | $263,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,057 | $1,151 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 61.9% | 42.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 9.2% |
| Avg Commute | 16 min | 18 min |