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Best Schools in 46319, IN
46319, IN has 17 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,966 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 46319 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 46319, IN
The top high schools in 46319, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3069 Students
2. Griffth Jr/sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1059 Students
3. Merrillville High School
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Projected Test Scores
Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2042 Students
4. Calumet New Tech High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
Best Middle Schools in 46319, IN
The top middle schools in 46319, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Michael Grimmer Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 754 Students
2. Hal E Clark Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1069 Students
3. Merrillville Intermediate School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 855 Students
4. Pierce Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
5. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 46319, IN
The top elementary schools in 46319, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 475 Students
2. Peifer Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 471 Students
3. Beiriger Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
4. Edgar L Miller Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 351 Students
5. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 524 Students
6. Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
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Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 464 Students
7. St Mary School
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Projected Test Scores
St Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 198 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 46319, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
46319, IN has a total population of 18,206 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 46319, IN
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 46319, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 46319, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 46319, IN.
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 46319, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 46319, IN
How many schools are in 46319, IN?
46319, IN has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,966 students in total.
How do schools in 46319 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 46319 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 46319 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 46319?
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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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations