Grant Beacon Middle School vs. Merrill Middle School
Should I attend Grant Beacon Middle School or Merrill Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Grant Beacon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Merrill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades 6-8, Grant Beacon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Merrill Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
429 students
601 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#491 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
135
195
Grade 7 Students
145
193
Grade 8 Students
149
213
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
54%
25%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
29%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%