Best Schools in Merriam Woods, MO
Merriam Woods, MO has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,423 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Merriam Woods greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merriam Woods, MO
The top high schools in Merriam Woods, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forsyth High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
2. Branson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merriam Woods, MO
The top middle schools in Merriam Woods, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forsyth Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 343 Students
2. Buchanan Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 473 Students
3. Branson Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 724 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merriam Woods, MO
The top elementary schools in Merriam Woods, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buchanan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 594 Students
2. Forsyth Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 462 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merriam Woods, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merriam Woods, MO has a total population of 2,074 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merriam Woods, MO
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 Woods, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merriam Woods, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merriam Woods, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Merriam Woods, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merriam Woods, MO
How many schools are in Merriam Woods, MO?
Merriam Woods, MO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,423 students in total.
How do schools in Merriam Woods perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Merriam Woods score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Merriam Woods greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merriam Woods?
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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