- Meredith Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Merrill Middle School (126 vs. 17).
- Meredith Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Merrill Middle School (307 vs. 204).
- Merrill Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Meredith Middle School (144 vs. 42).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Meredith Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Merrill Middle School (307 vs. 204).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Merrill Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Meredith Middle School (144 vs. 42).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Meredith Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Merrill Middle School (126 vs. 17).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Meredith Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Merrill Middle School (337.5:1 vs. 334.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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
Meredith Middle School
$15,285.5
Merrill Middle School
$15,285.5
Local revenue share
Meredith Middle School
30.2%
Merrill Middle School
30.2%
State revenue share
Meredith Middle School
54.2%
Merrill Middle School
54.2%
Federal revenue share
Meredith Middle School
15.6%
Merrill Middle School
15.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Meredith Middle School
45.7%
Merrill Middle School
45.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Polk County
$81,621
Polk County
$81,621
Poverty rate
Polk County
10.1%
Polk County
10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Polk County
39.6%
Polk County
39.6%
Unemployment rate
Polk County
3.1%
Polk County
3.1%
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.