Stilwell Junior High School vs Merrill Middle School
Stilwell Junior High School and Merrill Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.4 out of 10. In math proficiency, Stilwell Junior High School leads at 78.0%.
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.
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines, IA
6.4/10
Middle School7th – 8th
644 students
Merrill Middle School
Des Moines, IA
6.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
651 students
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| Metric | Stilwell Junior High School | Merrill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 5.1 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29% | 36.4% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #672 of 1,284 | #716 of 1,284 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 44th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Stilwell Junior High School | Merrill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 78.0% | 68.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 78.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Stilwell Junior High School | Merrill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 644 | 651 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.0% | 36.4% |
| District | West Des Moines Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
| City | West Des Moines | Des Moines |
Neighborhood
| Metric | West Des Moines (50265) | Des Moines (50312) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,588 | $82,720 |
| Median Home Value | $267,600 | $274,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,065 | $1,057 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.5% | 61.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 8.0% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 16 min |