Merrill Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denver, Colorado 80210 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
#68 of 262 middle schools in Colorado
#5571 of 15,369 nationally
About Merrill Middle School
Merrill Middle School is a public middle located in Denver, in the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 611 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 68th of 262 ranked middle schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 611.
There are 202 schools in Denver; Merrill Middle School ranks 41st of 196 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merrill Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merrill Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Creativity Challenge Community
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306 students · 14 m away
Cory Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
407 students · 308 m away
Ellis Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 1.2 km away
University Park Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 1.6 km away
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
276 students · 1.7 km away
South High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,950 students · 1.8 km away
Highline Academy Southeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students · 1.8 km away
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
Denver · Public other · Grades K–12
382 students · 2.2 km away
McMeen Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 2.4 km away
Asbury Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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604 students
Angevine Middle School
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619 students
Westview Middle School
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621 students
Holmes Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Centennial Middle School
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
Louisville Middle School
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merrill Middle School a good school?
Merrill Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 59.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #68 of 262 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merrill Middle School rank in Colorado?
Merrill Middle School ranks #68 of 262 middle schools in Colorado and #5571 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School had 611 students in 2025.
Is Merrill Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Merrill Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merrill Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merrill Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.