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