Merrill Middle School
- 657 Students
- 39.1 Teachers (FTE)
- 16.8:1 Student:Teacher
- 06–08 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (515)242-8448 Phone
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Merrill Middle School
Des Moines, IA 50312
Middle Supplemental Virtual Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ C (62)
657
Students
39.1
Teachers
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8448
Phone
Merrill Middle School is a public school administered by the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district in Des Moines, IOWA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.
Key statistics: 657 students enrolled; a 16.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Iowa Middle School Average
Enrollment
657.0
State avg: 403.0
▲ 63% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.79:1
State avg: 15.2:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
43.7%
State avg: 41.3%
▲ 6% worse
School Details
School Name
Merrill Middle School
NCESSCH ID
190897000561
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 272
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5301 Grand Ave
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50312
County
Polk County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19018
State Leg. Lower
19036
Latitude
41.58388
Longitude
-93.68979
Grades Offered
6th
7th
8th
657
Total Students
39.1
Teachers FTE
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 39.1 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 287 | 43.7% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
LEAID
1908970
State LEA ID
IA-771737 000
Phone
(515)242-7911
Website
http://www.dmschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Des Moines
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$583,742K
Federal Revenue
$91,117K
State Revenue
$316,463K
Local Revenue
$176,162K
Total Expenditure
$562,554K
Instruction Exp.
$254,656K
Support Services
$196,404K
Other Current Exp.
$18,801K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Merrill Middle School, answered using official NCES data.