Merrill Middle School vs Roosevelt High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrill Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,051 students
| Measure | Merrill Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Roosevelt High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 239 | #310 of 319 |
| National rank | #2878 of 15,369 | #9317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 657 | 2,051 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 31.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 51% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 46.5).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 55.2%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 31.6).
- •Roosevelt High School is the larger school with 2,051 students compared with 657.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Merrill Middle School better than Roosevelt High School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrill Middle School ranks higher (72.3 vs 46.5 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 Merrill Middle School and Roosevelt High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrill Middle School: 657. Roosevelt High School: 2,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrill Middle School and Roosevelt High School rank in Iowa?
Merrill Middle School is 155th of 239 and Roosevelt High School is 310th of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).