Pierce Middle School
199 E 70th Pl, Merrillville, IN, 46410-3615 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Pierce Middle School
School Level Middle school
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 8
County Lake County, IN
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1113 students
% Male / % Female 51%  /  49%
Total Classroom Teachers 56 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 565 students
Grade 8 - 548 students
This School
(IN) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:20 1:18
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(IN) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 1% 1%
% Hispanic 11% 5%
% Black 52% 13%
% White 36% 79%
Additional Student Information
This School
(IN) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 17% 28%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 10% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(IN) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Merrillville Community School District
This School's Agency
(IN) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 8 5
Number of Students Managed 6,984 students 2,597 students
District Total Revenue $85,121,000 $28,458,000
District Expenditure $69,939,000 $26,423,000
District Revenue / Student $12,188 $10,958
District Expenditure / Student $10,014 $10,174
In the News:
  • Porter County Sport Briefs (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
    posted on October 30, 2009 at 03:10:03 am
    Great Lakes Elite Softball clinic Nov. 13-14
  • Around the region (Post-Tribune)
    posted on October 29, 2009 at 09:20:59 am
    MERRILLVILLE Town Hall trick or treat: The town of Merrillville invites kids 5 and under to join town employees for fun and treats from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Town Hall, 7872 Broadway. For more information, call 980-5911. NORTHWEST INDIANA Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association meeting: The October meeting of the NIWA will be in the Arena room at Pierce Middle school ...
  • Weekly planner (Post-Tribune)
    posted on October 29, 2009 at 09:20:59 am
    ADULT EDUCATION"Your Own Home" financial workshop, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court St., registration recommended, 663-0270 AN EVENING OUT A smooth night out with K'Jon, 8 p.m. Sunday, Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30, Hobart, dress to impress, no gym shoes, no caps, no sports gear, for age 25 and up, doors open at 7, $30 per person at the door, 791-3513 ...
  • Have a Halloweekend (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 05:00:04 pm
    There's plenty of spooky places and sweet treats awaiting costumed creatures this Halloween weekend. Here's a list of events and activities:
  • Tri-Town middle schools hit right letters (Post-Tribune)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 09:17:01 am
    MERRILLVILLE -- Tri-Town's three middle schools made an impressive showing at the Indiana Academic Spell Bowl competition at Pierce Middle School on Tuesday night. Kahler Middle School took first place overall in Class 1, with 64 out of a total 72 points to be won in the competition, while newcomer Hal E. Clark Middle School came in third with 59 points. Grimmer Middle School, meanwhile ...
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School Notes:
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (46410)
School Zip (46410)
(IN) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,841 people 5,873,444 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 26% 20%
Population Average Age 37 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $48,191 $42,007
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 39 years old 43 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (46410)


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Zillow Median Value of Housing Unit
% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 69% / 31%
School Map:
1. Merrillville Intermediate School - 1030 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
2. Bailly Middle School - 764 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
3. Jerry Ross Elementary School - 602 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
4. The Ensweiler Academy - 66 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
5. Lake Ridge Middle School - 488 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Merrillville, Lake County, Zip 46410 
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