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Best Waterbury Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 750 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 score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and 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 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Waterbury, Des Moines, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Merrill Middle School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
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Bottom 50%

5301 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8448

Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

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 30% (majority Hispanic).