For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,126 students in Merrillville, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrillville, IN are Pierce Middle School and Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrillville, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrillville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Merrillville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
199 E 70th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5308
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5308
Grades: 7-8
| 899 students
Rank: #22.
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
Grades: K-8
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Merrillville, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrillville, IN include Pierce Middle School and Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrillville?
2 public middle schools are located in Merrillville.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrillville?
Merrillville public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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