Merrill Middle School vs. Dsst Cedar Middle School
Should you attend Merrill Middle School or Dsst Cedar 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
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
Dsst Cedar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, Dsst Cedar Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
611 students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#325 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
197
157
Grade 7 Students
200
164
Grade 8 Students
214
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
32%
31%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
55%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%