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Brody Middle School vs. Merrill Middle School

Should you attend Brody 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Brody Middle School
2501 Park Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Merrill Middle School
5301 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Brody Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Brody Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Merrill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
598 students
651 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brody Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merrill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brody Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merrill Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brody Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merrill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brody Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1168 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#677 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brody 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 Merrill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
67%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brody Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa 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 Merrill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brody Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa 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 Merrill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brody Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa 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 Merrill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brody Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Merrill Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
199
236
Grade 7 Students
220
189
Grade 8 Students
179
226
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brody Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brody Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brody Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brody Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brody Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brody Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brody Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Merrill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brody Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brody Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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