Best Schools in Merrillville, IN
Merrillville, IN has a total of 21 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 9,562 students attend Merrillville, IN schools. On average, schools in Merrillville score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Merrillville don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Merrillville, IN
Merrillville, IN has 3 high schools with 3,070 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Merrillville score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merrillville meet expectations.
1. Merrillville High School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2042 Students
2. Calumet New Tech High School
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrillville, IN
Merrillville, IN has 4 middle schools with 2,633 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Merrillville score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merrillville meet expectations.
1. Merrillville Intermediate School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 855 Students
2. Pierce Middle School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
3. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students
4. Bailly Middle School
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrillville, IN
Merrillville, IN has 14 elementary schools with 3,859 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Merrillville score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merrillville don't meet expectations.
1. Jonas E Salk Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 587 Students
2. John Wood Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 315 Students
3. Homer Iddings Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 488 Students
4. Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech
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Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 208 Students
5. Henry P Fieler Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students
6. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 524 Students
7. Edgar L Miller Elementary School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 351 Students
8. Glen Park Acad For Excel In Lrn
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
9. Avicenna Academy
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Avicenna Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 53 Students
10. Indiana Horizon Academy
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Indiana Horizon Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 92 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrillville, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrillville, IN has a total population of 37,761 with 23% 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 Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrillville, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrillville, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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