- Merrill Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Highline Academy Southeast (751.2:1 vs. 488.9:1).
- Merrill Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Highline Academy Southeast (189 vs. 83).
- Merrill Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Highline Academy Southeast (111 vs. 17).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Merrill Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Highline Academy Southeast (189 vs. 83).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Merrill Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Highline Academy Southeast (111 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Merrill Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Highline Academy Southeast (20 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Merrill Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Highline Academy Southeast (751.2:1 vs. 488.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Merrill Middle School
$17,206.42
Highline Academy Southeast
$17,206.42
Local revenue share
Merrill Middle School
68.8%
Highline Academy Southeast
68.8%
State revenue share
Merrill Middle School
20.1%
Highline Academy Southeast
20.1%
Federal revenue share
Merrill Middle School
11.1%
Highline Academy Southeast
11.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merrill Middle School
44.9%
Highline Academy Southeast
44.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Denver County
$91,681
Denver County
$91,681
Poverty rate
Denver County
11.2%
Denver County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Denver County
55.7%
Denver County
55.7%
Unemployment rate
Denver County
4.4%
Denver County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.