Merrillville Intermediate School
Tel:
(219) 650-5306
- Merrillville Intermediate School serves 932 students in grades 5-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Merrillville Intermediate School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
- Merrillville Intermediate School's student population of 932 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-7 |
| Total Students | 932 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Merrillville Intermediate School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merrillville Intermediate School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #780 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 12% |
| Black | 63% | 12% |
| White | 13% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrillville Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Merrillville Intermediate School is Merrillville High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pierce Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrillville Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 225 students
0.5 miles
5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522 0.5 K-6 225 - Merrillville Henry P Fieler Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 455 students
0.6 miles
407 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5301 0.6 PK-4 455 - Merrillville Edgar L Miller Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 361 students
1.2 miles
5901 Waite St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5303 1.2 K-4 361 - Merrillville Merrillville High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,182 students
1.4 miles
276 E 68th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5307 1.4 9-12 2,182 - Gary Glen Park Academy For Excel In Learning Grades: K-6 | 542 students
1.5 miles
5002 Madison St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 881-3620 1.5 K-6 542
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