A
Very Good
87/100

Merrill Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1551 SOUTH MONROE STREET, Denver, CO 80210
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 59% · Math 46% proficient · 76th percentile in Colorado
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
604
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%76/100reading 76th percentile, math 76th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+13 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (+13 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White74%63%reading +17 pts, math +18 pts91st percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -6 pts, math -3 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts55th percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -16 pts, math -11 pts29th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -6 pts, math +8 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +3 pts, math +5 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1551 SOUTH MONROE STREET
City Denver
ZIP Code 80210
District 0803360
NCES School ID 080336000379
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80210

Understanding the community around Merrill Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $113,438
Per Capita Income $75,424
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.6%
High School or Higher 98.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $812,600
Median Rent $1,851
Owner-Occupied 56.8%
Renter-Occupied 43.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Merrill Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.3%
Hispanic/Latino 27.0%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Black 5.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 604
Teachers (FTE) 34.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School has 604 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Merrill Middle School serve?
Merrill Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Merrill Middle School receive per student?
Merrill Middle School receives $19,296 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Merrill Middle School in 80210 ▼
Avg Home Value
$821,992
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,061
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
43.2%

Other Schools in 80210

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026