How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hamilton Middle School | Merrill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Denver, CO | Denver, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 775 | 611 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.7% | 34.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hamilton Middle School | Merrill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,206 | $17,206 |
| District | Denver Public Schools | Denver Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hamilton Middle School | Merrill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.1% | 54.6% |
| African American | 14.6% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.8% | 32.1% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hamilton Middle School | Merrill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 351:1 | 751:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.5% | 30.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 28 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.