Merrill Middle School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

1551 SOUTH MONROE STREET
DENVER, CO 80210

merrill.dpsk12.org/

623 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Merrill Middle School, located in the Cory-Merrill neighborhood of Denver, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum, Merrill aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on developing critical thinking skills and character education in a dynamic classroom setting.

Beyond its academic focus, Merrill Middle School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build meaningful connections with their peers. With its strategic location on South Monroe Street and a commitment to inclusive education, Merrill remains a central hub for families in the area, striving to provide a well-rounded middle school experience for all its students.

623

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	152
Black	47
Asian	24
Two or More	42
American Indian	4

White
354 (56.8 %)
Hispanic
152 (24.4 %)
Black
47 (7.5 %)
Two or More
42 (6.7 %)
Asian
24 (3.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-0600
Website:	http://merrill.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 214

Grade 7 198

Grade 8 211