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Best Schools in 46410, IN
46410, IN has 27 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 18,129 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 46410 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 46410, IN
The top high schools in 46410, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3069 Students
2. Hobart High School
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School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students
3. Merrillville High School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2042 Students
4. Calumet New Tech High School
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
5. West Side Leadership Academy
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1013 Students
Best Middle Schools in 46410, IN
The top middle schools in 46410, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hal E Clark Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1069 Students
2. Hobart Middle School
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School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 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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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
5. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students
6. Bailly Middle School
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 46410, IN
The top elementary schools in 46410, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peifer Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 471 Students
2. Jonas E Salk Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 587 Students
3. Henry P Fieler Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students
4. Veterans Elementary School At Mundell
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School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 560 Students
5. John Wood Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 315 Students
6. Edgar L Miller Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 351 Students
7. Homer Iddings Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 488 Students
8. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 524 Students
9. Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech
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Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 208 Students
10. Glen Park Acad For Excel In Lrn
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 46410, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
46410, IN has a total population of 39,548 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 46410, 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 46410, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 46410, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 46410, 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 46410, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 46410, IN
How many schools are in 46410, IN?
46410, IN has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 18,129 students in total.
How do schools in 46410 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 46410 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 46410 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 46410?
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: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations