For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 669 students in the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public school in Waterbury is Merrill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8448
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8448
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines, IA include Merrill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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