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Merrill Middle School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 6 to 8 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Merrill Middle School

Merrill Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 657 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Des Moines. There are about 16.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (39.1 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 67 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 54 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone	(515) 242-8448
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	657
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39.1
Students per teacher	16.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000561). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Hanawalt ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.3 mi Bergman AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 0.7 mi Roosevelt High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.8 mi Hubbell ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1 mi Airazi AcademyPrivate, Islamic · Grades PreK to 5West Des Moines, IA · 1 mi Greenwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.2 mi Hillside Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines, IA · 1.2 mi Windsor ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Merrill Middle School serve?

Merrill Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Merrill Middle School?

Merrill Middle School reported 657 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Middle School?

About 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 657 students and 39.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Merrill Middle School a public or charter school?

Merrill Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Merrill Middle School in?

Merrill Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Merrill Middle School located?

Merrill Middle School is at 5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312. The phone number is (515) 242-8448.

How many other schools are near Merrill Middle School?

There are 67 other schools within 5 miles of Merrill Middle School in our directory.