Merrill Middle School vs Stilwell Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 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
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students
| Measure | Merrill Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | Stilwell Junior High School West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #155 of 239 | #83 of 239 |
| National rank | #2878 of 15,369 | #1386 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 657 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| city | Des Moines | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stilwell Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 72.3).
- •Stilwell Junior High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Stilwell Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 47%).
- •Stilwell Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.8).
- •Merrill Middle School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 645.
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 Merrill Middle School better than Stilwell Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Stilwell Junior High School ranks higher (80.7 vs 72.3 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 Stilwell Junior High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrill Middle School: 657. Stilwell Junior High School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrill Middle School and Stilwell Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Merrill Middle School is 155th of 239 and Stilwell Junior High School is 83rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).