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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.
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School Overview

School
Merrill Middle School
1551 South Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80210
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dsst Cedar Middle School
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Merrill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Dsst Cedar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 604 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 479 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
604 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merrill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dsst Cedar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
62% | 38%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merrill Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dsst Cedar Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merrill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dsst Cedar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dsst Cedar Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#247 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
#325 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Merrill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dsst Cedar Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 10% in CO)
53%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merrill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dsst Cedar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merrill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dsst Cedar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Merrill Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dsst Cedar Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
180
160
Grade 7 Students
217
160
Grade 8 Students
207
159

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Merrill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dsst Cedar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Merrill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dsst Cedar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Merrill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dsst Cedar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Merrill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dsst Cedar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Merrill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dsst Cedar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Merrill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dsst Cedar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Merrill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dsst Cedar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Merrill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dsst Cedar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Merrill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dsst Cedar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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