Best Schools in Merriam, KS
Merriam, KS has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,888 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Merriam exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merriam, KS
The top high schools in Merriam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Mission North High
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Actual Test Scores
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merriam, KS
The top middle schools in Merriam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hocker Grove Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 747 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merriam, KS
The top elementary schools in Merriam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merriam Park Elementary
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 431 Students
2. Crestview Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students
3. East Antioch Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
4. Nieman Elem
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
27.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Merriam, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merriam, KS
How many schools are in Merriam, KS?
Merriam, KS has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,888 students in total.
How do schools in Merriam perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Merriam score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Merriam exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merriam?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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