Grant Beacon Middle School vs. Merrill Middle School
Should you attend Grant Beacon Middle School or Merrill Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Grant Beacon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Merrill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades 6-8, Grant Beacon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, Merrill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
339 students
611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#247 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
104
197
Grade 7 Students
122
200
Grade 8 Students
113
214
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
54%
32%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
27%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%