Ellis Elementary School vs Merrill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Merrill Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Merrill Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #986 of 993 | #68 of 262 |
| National rank | #49230 of 50,301 | #5571 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 467 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 46% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 10.8).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 17%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 85.2%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.7).
- •Merrill Middle School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 467.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ellis Elementary School better than Merrill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrill Middle School ranks higher (59.6 vs 10.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ellis Elementary School and Merrill Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary School: 467. Merrill Middle School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary School and Merrill Middle School rank in Colorado?
Ellis Elementary School is 986th of 993 and Merrill Middle School is 68th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).