Best High Schools in Merriam, KS

Merriam, KS has 1 high schools with 1,568 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Merriam score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merriam meet expectations.

1. Shawnee Mission North High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students

Best Middle Schools in Merriam, KS

Merriam, KS has 1 middle schools with 747 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Merriam score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merriam don't meet expectations.

1. Hocker Grove Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 747 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Merriam, KS

Merriam, KS has 4 elementary schools with 1,573 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Merriam score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merriam meet expectations.

1. East Antioch Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students

2. Merriam Park Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 431 Students

3. Crestview Elem

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students

4. Nieman Elem

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 450 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Merriam, KS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Merriam, KS has a total population of 11,097 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Merriam, KS

3,888

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merriam, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

27.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

24.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merriam, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merriam, KS.

ISP Report Card

A+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,513 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Merriam, KS Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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